I noticed mixed reaction toward social networking sites. Some students found it novel, fun and interesting while others saw it as a total waste of time and/or another security vulnerability. Although I respect the latter's opinion, I must say that these sites have gained tremondous popularity during the last few years and they are being accepted into the corporate environment.
With Ning, you could focus on one particular area of interest (whether it is tiny frogs or security policy). Personally, it has been fun for me to have a Facebook account and keep in touch with my daughter in Philly as well as my close buddies. I can keep in touch with my colleagues who share a mutual interest in educational technology. The younger generation uses Facebook (and text/IM messaging) in lieu of e-mail to communicate.
I hope that we can keep in touch after this semester...either with Ning or Facebook.
Looking forward to your culminating blog posting!!!!
Do more with,
Les
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
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Les,
You left a question in my portfolio asking is Radio Free Europe still needed now that hte Cold War is over.
When I initally found that article, I too was surprised. During this few months of this year, there has been many countries that are blocking internet access to their citzens. Though the Cold War is over, there are still relics left over. Dictatorships and media control still abound in many countries.
Due to these situations, there is still a mission for RFE.
Ciao,
Darryl
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