Are land line phones really needed in your home any more? It appears that many people don't think so and are choosing to disconnect from their land line service provider. Many say that they do not need a land line phone since they have their cell phone. Most of this is based on the younger generation or those not making a salary to support both phone sources. I think that with the cell phone technology today one doesn't need to have both phones in their house. I know myself I have thought about disconnecting my land line service. As times get tougher I think you will less people with landlines or having to make the choice on which they prefer. http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/09/17/snip-nearly-one-fifth-of-homes-have-no-landline/
GPS Manufacturers Tout Software Features. GPS sales have doubled each year since 2006 and the market has become increasingly competitive. This article reports just what features GPS manufacturers are offering to attract customers. Starting prices are coming down from $500 to $299., more high tech options are offered and great customer experiences are being featured. GPS enhancements include real time traffic updates, map updates and self-correct map databases, IQ routes for best routes and suggestions for alternate routes, 3D views to resemble your windshield view, lane guidance, and AAA Tour Book with phone listings. With these options comes advertising on the GPS screen – one negative amongst many positives! I found this article informative and timely as I am about to purchase a GPS navigational unit. Tell me, do you have a GPS device? http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26747443/wid/11915829/
In response to Scott's article, I can see the day in the not so distant future where cell phones will outnumber landlines. I love my home landline phone but it is used less and less as I depend more on my cell phone. My first inclination to eliminate land line came from my realization that any calls to my children come in on their cell phones - eliminating 50%of our land line usage. I agree with Scott - it is only a matter of time.
Technology is growing in the classroom each year but there is a new technology that will surpass anything in today’s classroom. Researchers have designed a multi-touch smart desk for classrooms. Through the use of a networking system the computers will be linked together and allow students to interact and work together from their own individual desks. This new technology will move our classrooms into a more interactive place rather then a teacher-centric learning. I have seen this type of technology at the children’s museum in Pittsburgh and saw how the kids were fascinated by it. They even have a similar one at Westmoreland mall on the floor by the main elevator! The idea of incorporating it into a classroom and making it educational is a great idea. I think this is an interesting step in developing technology in the classroom and it will be interesting to see what they come out with next. http://blogs.zdnet.com/emergingtech/?p=1039
In response to Scott's blog, I agree that landlines are becoming a thing of the past. I never use a landline and rely completely on my cell phone. My parents still have their landline but I can tell it is being used less and less, especially with cell phone plans allowing you free nights and weekend minutes.
In response to Patti's article, I almost used this article too! I find the technology of GPS units fascinating. I do not have one, but I will be investing one in the near future. The idea of having directions to anywhere right in my car is highly appealing. I have used one in the past and found it to be a lifesaver. With new technology being developed the unit will actually inform you when you need to switch lanes which seem helpful to me since I never seem to be in the right one! I was surprised at the number of people who own GPS units; I would have thought it would have been higher.
I was very interested in Laura's article. This computer technology in the classroom is exciting for both students and teachers. I understand the more senses you engage, the better the student learns and it is probably more fun for all. The multi touch smart desk seems to focus on teamwork in the classroom which prepares students for life in the outside world. I think this is great technology - would like to have had the opportunity to use this as a young student myself.
Survey shows some cyberloafing is OK. Employees surveyed all over the world say cyberloafing makes them more effecient and helps them work better. Cyberloading is non-work related use of the employees or workplace computers. Personal e-mailing, Instant Messaging and visiting new websites are the most common cyberloading activities. Response to the survery showed that 97% of men and 85% of women thought of cyberloading as acceptable.Men are also more likely to cyberloaf than women. time spent for men is 61 minutes and 46 minutes for women. Employees do feel that cyberloading shoud not exceed 1hr and 15 minutes per day. I feel some cyberloading is ok but for very long. I think a long period of time can be distracting from your job. Verizon is very strict about cyberloading and constantly reminds us. We still do it but try not to get caught.
In response to Scott's blog, I see this happening everyday with my job at Verizon. I can literally see that the percentage of cell users is growing and will eventually be larger than landlines. It scares me that I may not have a job someday.
To Laura's blog, I think this educational tool is a great idea. Who knows where the future will take us in terms of new technology. Kids today need to be more prepared than ever before and it's better to be safe than sorry.
In reply to Patti's article on GPS's, they are a great tool. I have one myself and rely on it too much. The last time I had the family on a trip it is the only thing I look with me. I used to use Mapquest and take an atlas with me, but I didn't. We were stuck in a trafic jam for many hours, and when I presses the alterbate route, it took me aroud some traffic, but it eventually took me back to a location that I new was where the back-up was. I needed to see a more broad scale view of the area and major routes to make a decision that could have saved a 7 hour back up.
In reply to Laura's blog, I think the interactive desks are a great idea. As laura said I to have seen these an the kids love to use them. I think using it as learning tool would be a great avantage for the kids and staff.
My article is about "electronic aggression." This is the term being used for cyber bullying. It has increased to the point that the CDC studied it and this site gives links for parents to help their children. It definately points out the new communication age were in and the extra tech worries for parents. It is more than monitoring tv anymore.
Comment on Scott's blog: I have thought about dropping my landline too. I think part of the economic aspect of the phones are the taxes. That makes your bill soar. I think people are making cost-saving decisions based on the great technology, however I think we are far away from landline use from a tech and lobby perspective.
Response to Laura's article: If the technology is like the giant screen that is shown, I may go for it. I'm on the fence with individual computers at desk. I personally have seen children disconnected socially because of their computer usage. I am further perplexed by the push of technical multi tasking in the classroom when studies keep showing this very type of use overwhelms employees.
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Are land line phones really needed in your home any more? It appears that many people don't think so and are choosing to disconnect from their land line service provider. Many say that they do not need a land line phone since they have their cell phone. Most of this is based on the younger generation or those not making a salary to support both phone sources. I think that with the cell phone technology today one doesn't need to have both phones in their house. I know myself I have thought about disconnecting my land line service. As times get tougher I think you will less people with landlines or having to make the choice on which they prefer.
http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/09/17/snip-nearly-one-fifth-of-homes-have-no-landline/
GPS Manufacturers Tout Software Features. GPS sales have doubled each year since 2006 and the market has become increasingly competitive. This article reports just what features GPS manufacturers are offering to attract customers. Starting prices are coming down from $500 to $299., more high tech options are offered and great customer experiences are being featured. GPS enhancements include real time traffic updates, map updates and self-correct map databases, IQ routes for best routes and suggestions for alternate routes, 3D views to resemble your windshield view, lane guidance, and AAA Tour Book with phone listings. With these options comes advertising on the GPS screen – one negative amongst many positives! I found this article informative and timely as I am about to purchase a GPS navigational unit. Tell me, do you have a GPS device? http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26747443/wid/11915829/
In response to Scott's article, I can see the day in the not so distant future where cell phones will outnumber landlines. I love my home landline phone but it is used less and less as I depend more on my cell phone. My first inclination to eliminate land line came from my realization that any calls to my children come in on their cell phones - eliminating 50%of our land line usage. I agree with Scott - it is only a matter of time.
Technology is growing in the classroom each year but there is a new technology that will surpass anything in today’s classroom. Researchers have designed a multi-touch smart desk for classrooms. Through the use of a networking system the computers will be linked together and allow students to interact and work together from their own individual desks. This new technology will move our classrooms into a more interactive place rather then a teacher-centric learning.
I have seen this type of technology at the children’s museum in Pittsburgh and saw how the kids were fascinated by it. They even have a similar one at Westmoreland mall on the floor by the main elevator! The idea of incorporating it into a classroom and making it educational is a great idea. I think this is an interesting step in developing technology in the classroom and it will be interesting to see what they come out with next. http://blogs.zdnet.com/emergingtech/?p=1039
In response to Scott's blog, I agree that landlines are becoming a thing of the past. I never use a landline and rely completely on my cell phone. My parents still have their landline but I can tell it is being used less and less, especially with cell phone plans allowing you free nights and weekend minutes.
In response to Patti's article, I almost used this article too! I find the technology of GPS units fascinating. I do not have one, but I will be investing one in the near future. The idea of having directions to anywhere right in my car is highly appealing. I have used one in the past and found it to be a lifesaver. With new technology being developed the unit will actually inform you when you need to switch lanes which seem helpful to me since I never seem to be in the right one! I was surprised at the number of people who own GPS units; I would have thought it would have been higher.
I was very interested in Laura's article. This computer technology in the classroom is exciting for both students and teachers. I understand the more senses you engage, the better the student learns and it is probably more fun for all. The multi touch smart desk seems to focus on teamwork in the classroom which prepares students for life in the outside world. I think this is great technology - would like to have had the opportunity to use this as a young student myself.
Survey shows some cyberloafing is OK. Employees surveyed all over the world say cyberloafing makes them more effecient and helps them work better. Cyberloading is non-work related use of the employees or workplace computers. Personal e-mailing, Instant Messaging and visiting new websites are the most common cyberloading activities. Response to the survery showed that 97% of men and 85% of women thought of cyberloading as acceptable.Men are also more likely to cyberloaf than women. time spent for men is 61 minutes and 46 minutes for women. Employees do feel that cyberloading shoud not exceed 1hr and 15 minutes per day. I feel some cyberloading is ok but for very long. I think a long period of time can be distracting from your job. Verizon is very strict about cyberloading and constantly reminds us. We still do it but try not to get caught.
In response to Scott's blog, I see this happening everyday with my job at Verizon. I can literally see that the percentage of cell users is growing and will eventually be larger than landlines. It scares me that I may not have a job someday.
To Laura's blog, I think this educational tool is a great idea. Who knows where the future will take us in terms of new technology. Kids today need to be more prepared than ever before and it's better to be safe than sorry.
In reply to Patti's article on GPS's, they are a great tool. I have one myself and rely on it too much. The last time I had the family on a trip it is the only thing I look with me. I used to use Mapquest and take an atlas with me, but I didn't. We were stuck in a trafic jam for many hours, and when I presses the alterbate route, it took me aroud some traffic, but it eventually took me back to a location that I new was where the back-up was. I needed to see a more broad scale view of the area and major routes to make a decision that could have saved a 7 hour back up.
In reply to Laura's blog, I think the interactive desks are a great idea. As laura said I to have seen these an the kids love to use them. I think using it as learning tool would be a great avantage for the kids and staff.
My article is about "electronic aggression." This is the term being used for cyber bullying. It has increased to the point that the CDC studied it and this site gives links for parents to help their children. It definately points out the new communication age were in and the extra tech worries for parents.
It is more than monitoring tv anymore.
Woops here is the site:
http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/dvp/electronic_aggression.htm
Comment on Scott's blog:
I have thought about dropping my landline too. I think part of the economic aspect of the phones are the taxes. That makes your bill soar. I think people are making cost-saving decisions based on the great technology, however I think we are far away from landline use from a tech and lobby perspective.
Response to Laura's article:
If the technology is like the giant screen that is shown, I may go for it. I'm on the fence with individual computers at desk. I personally have seen children disconnected socially because of their computer usage. I am further perplexed by the push of technical multi tasking in the classroom when studies keep showing this very type of use overwhelms employees.
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