In the article "Power Point is Evil," the author, Edward Tufte, makes it quite clear how he feels about Microsoft Powerpoint. Although he makes good points about why he disapproves, I do not agree with him. I always liked taking notes from a powerpoint presentation given by my teacher. It was visual and the notes were broken up into slides so all the material wasn't shoved at us at once. He also talks how kids are just learning to commerialize data instead of learning it. Well, visual learning is very helpful for a child's imagination. I always liked to make my information look interestiing because then it catches the eye and I retain the information better.

I read an article called "How Far Will Google Maps Go?" by James R. Stoup. It describes the technology that google could use to enhance their mapping system. I personally do not use Google maps (I use Map Quest) but if they started using the technology Stoup talks about, I would be a dedicated fan :). Stoup talks about adding in updates to road construction so you can find the fastest route possible. Also, what if you could view traffic cams inside the map? That would be such a helpful tool. What if google developed a map that populated with stores, parks, industries, apartments, restaurants, etc. and when you hover your curser over the place, an icon appears witha picture of the place. Then when you click on the icon, it displays the address, phone number, business hours, etc. Technology is such an awesome tool!

In the article "Boomers, Gen-Xers, and Millennials: Understanding the "New Students," I agreed with the points made about the different types of students. In my experience in college, I have already encountered many Boomers, Gen-Xers, and Millennials. I am a millenial and I do get along with my parents better, I gravitate toward groups and group activities, and many of my friends and I do think its cool to have good grades and do well in school. The diversity in colleges of age, gender, and race just shows that not only the kids just out of high school want to expand their knowledge and make a better life for themselves. I think, in that area, that our society is progressing.

I read the article "Will the Newton's Ever Come Back?" In the article by James Stoup, he talks about the old Apple Newtons, a hand held mini-computer. Back in the 90's, Apple did not have the technology to really make it work. But now? Look at all the technology around us? Phillips has created a device called Polymer Vision: a flexible screen that can roll up when not in use! Crazy! If Apple combined all the new techonolgy of today and created a hand held device with Polymer Vision, and has the capacity to watch movies, play music, have wireless network to connect to your computer, and a wireless modem, you have a pretty powerful device. I would buy it if i had the money to spare!

Although I agree on most points in the article "Digital Tools for Digital Students," I must contradict some points as well. Digital tools help this new generation consume so much more knowledge through the internet, satilite, radio, etc. The information is right at our fingertips! Although these new forms of technology are very helpful, there are always downsides. The internet can be a frightening tool where pornography and other obscene sights are readily available to fill the young minds of today with filth. Interent is not the only source that could possibly destroy our minds. Television and nintendo (play station, X-Box, etc) are directly related to laziness and obesity. The world is full of greater things than just sitting inside playing games on your computer or nintendo, or watching television. Explore the world, don't sit and watch it from a box.