To: rrichter@acad.ursinus.edu
From: Robert Gassel rval@Op.Net
Subject: The Programme
I found the Demo very useful after floundering around on my own for a while. After sitting in on the Table Talk on Landow I thought a little about our own discussion at dinner the other night regarding the value of Book vs. Web. I must admit that my own thoughts on my daughter's access to the Web were probably a little ancient. Of course, there is no doubt that the library is still the more complete source. But....maybe I should let her do a little more exploring....
The discussion of how to direct a student's research by limiting reference material to that already reviewed was key. I suppose it does help to have material recommended.......and yet isn't the point of the net to browse? Are we censoring the student's thoughts in this way?
I quite like Charlie's ideas. Very modern guy!!!!!!!!!!There is no doubt that learning is enhanced by use of technology in some ways. But I always have this discussion with [an educator].... [He] just can't stomach the idea of Computers just yet. He's afraid that he'll be relegated to his office answering e-mail from his staff and students. Maybe he has a point.
I'm looking forward to spending some more time with A B C etc...Pretty interesting bunch of guys.
Bob
Commandment I of postmodern theory considers the nature of text, including hypertext.