For all of you Internet addicts out there– Consider this interesting perspective from a concerned skeptic. He worries that the Internet is just one giant over-hyped fad. Don’t worry, he’s not totally crazy, he’s just part of the 90’s. BONUS IRONY: Although the author doubts a website could replace a newspaper, I found this article though google reader.
“Hype alert: Why cyberspace isn’t, and will never be, nirvana (1995)”
By Clifford Stoll | NEWSWEEK
Devin Doherty
March 10, 2010 at 7:39 pm
“The internet is the silliest idea I have ever heard!”
-Mr. McSmart
John Benson
March 9, 2010 at 10:40 pm
Just goes to show you, even a genius can get stuff wrong sometimes.
I do agree with him that computers/technology is overused in education.