#6 Web 2.0 and YOU!!!!!!

1. How will emerging technology (ie: blogs, videos, e-readers,e-books) affect literacy?
I think that emerging technology like blogs, videos, e-readers and e-books will affect literacy in a positive manner, but will have its cons as well. Since society is beginning to gear more towards technology and electronics, they are more likely to read, write, respond, reflect, and make connections through pieces of literature on these technologies. For example, people might be more likely to read a book if they had it on their Kobo or Kindle without all the added weight of the book itself. They are also more likely to write their thoughts out using technology instead of using the traditional pencil and paper, as it saves time, energy, and effort. However, with the web comes factors that may hinder our level of intelligence and literacy, especially with younger generations. The use of chat speak and negative influences found on the Internet are things to be considered that could possibly affect literacy.

2. How is Web 2.0 challenging us to "rethink ourselves" (ie: friendships, work, education, community, family etc...)?
Web 2.0 is challenging us to rethink ourselves and our relationships with others, work, education, community. With the Web being used so often and frequently, many people find themselves spending too much time on in the Internet. This may ruin in-real-life relationships likes with families and friends, but the Internet can also connect us to family and friends. With the Internet at our resource, we learn more and more which can be a form of education. Education is possible now through the use of the Internet. With the web at our fingertips, almost anything is possible.