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​ =Personal Wiki Update= An issue that was brought up in the readings was the level of responsibility that was placed on us as educators, when it comes to technology integration. McPheeters (2009) makes the following statement that really gets to the heart of the issue with education, and the ever growing popularity of social networking sites. "Education's dual role as liberator from the shackles of ignorance as well as steward of the common culture, unveils the increasing burden of responsibility placed upon its institutional shoulders". In my opinion, no other issue has had the potential to effect the common culture as the most recent additions to the social networking sites.

McPheeters (2009) also brings up the point that we need to teach "how to learn" because things will be coming at us so rapidly that we will not have time to come to terms with it. This is a bit concerning and overwhelming to me and I'm not quite sure that I agree with him. We as adults and educators can't just step back and let children make their way. We have to find a way to get ahead of this fast moving train and be aware of its potential for good and bad before it is unleashed on our students.

These issues seemed to stand out to me because of my concern. The other readings and issues brought up this past week were very informative and thought provoking as well. I've also had a great time beginning my work with my group. I have worked with this group before and we seem to work very well together.


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McPheeters, D. (2009, March). Social networking technologies in education. //Tech and Learning//. Retrieved October 4, 2009 from []