The other day in class, I was exposed to Second Life for the first time ever. Now perhaps I am old-fashioned, or maybe just not technologically that savy, but I found it a little creepy. I think it also has something to do with a little research I did on avatars and the whole experience of it all for a communication class. Some of the research is a little disturbing and I just feel as though chatting to people that you have no clue about, such as where they are from, who they are, if they are really what they say they are, all of that is just a little... creepy. I apologize if I upset some of you out there, but that is just my opinion. Nonetheless, it was interesting! I am not sure if I would ever become a fan of using this since I just feel that my time is better spent reading, doing homework, or my new favorite thing to do in my spare time-- dream about owning the Kindle 2 with a massive library collection of 250,000 books. (I am so weird, right?) But I don't really know how I would incorporate that into the classroom, or even if I would feel ok doing that.
As for the cell phone novels in I (heart) novels, I had never once heard of that before in my life! Just thinking about texting over 300 pages of a novel over you cell phone makes my fingers hurt just thinking about it! Granted, it was over a period of time, it is still mind blowing. I also did not know how important those cell phones really were to the people of Japan, nor was I aware of how important it is for so many of them to remain unknown authors. I could not believe how it sparked a war between the readers of these novels, (which apparently were many since most of the best seller list comprised of these novels) and also between the men and women that were on the side of "traditional" literature. Then again, I guess it is the same thing with this huge Twilight craze, just more anonymous and more at stake.
And speaking of Twilight, I have yet to read a single book! I am not sure if I will actually enjoy them, but I remember my students going nuts over them last semester, and I really want to know what is so great about them. I refuse to see the movie until I read the book, so I better get on that since they are making another one. I think. lol I really need to keep up with all this stuff. But I think that would make an excellent edition to my crazy-expensive-cool-wish-I-had-it Kindle! Anyone want to help a poor college student by buying me the Kindle so I can expose my students to so many (250,000) novels that could enhance their life on so many different levels? Any takers? Please?
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I agree about second life. Just from a psychological standpoint: if you don't like your first life, you can't just run away from your problems and live in a virtual computer game. I can see why some people like it but pay attention to the real world. If it's used in a classroom to help some students that's great. But in the real world it's just creepy. I always think my time can be better spent by reading or doing real work, or hanging out with real people.
ReplyDeleteYou should read Twilight! I think it's hard to start reading now because of all the pre-teen hype. I mean, we're adults now after all and I feel like I should be reading something better. But it is amazing. You should read it for yourself and not listen to what is being said about it, or what the film has turned it into. Stephanie Meyer is a great storyteller. She even makes literary references that make English sound cool!
Really? I am really excited about reading Twilight now haha. I will have to buy the whole series or something, because I hate just reading one and not picking up the rest. I will just have to read them and not pay attention to what is being said about it. I also am determined to wait on the movies until I read all of the books. I guess I have something else to add to my "to-do" list. lol
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