Digital Nation Anticipatory Set

Perusing my Sunday paper yesterday - yes, some of us do still subscribe to a print source of information - I cam across a "heads up" in the entertainment section regarding Tuesday's showing of Digital Nation on PBS' Frontline. This is of interest not only because I work with technology in my position as educator and technology integration specialist, but because (a) my wife and I are on seemingly opposite sides fo teh fence as it applies to our society's daily immersion in and dependence upon technology resources, and (b) my sons, 8 going on 9 and 11 going on 12, themselves are growing up in the midst of this technology dependent culture.

I am eager to watch this program, have my own views challenged, and really begin giving serious thought to the role technology does, could, and should play in my teaching , learning and living.
I wonder, how is it others regard the 21st century societal prevalence and reliance upon technology, and how it is technology plays a part in their lives, good, bad, or other. In addition, I wonder, are we going "too far"? or are there boundaries we must push to legitimately and positively advance ourselves to a higher, better place personally, interpersonally, and professionally?

(The show airs Tuesday February 2, 2010. Check your local PBS listings for more details & specifics. I, for one, am hoping to engage in the backchannel as it airs.)


-SchlegsofTonka