video games and other crap

How far should educators go in matching the technology used in instruction and classroom activities to the technology their students use?
-that varies, the technology their students are using are already known to the instructor. so they dont need to go very far if they should go anywhere at all.

Are online chats and instant messaging of value in the classroom? Do they add to student learning, or do they distract from “real” instruction?
-that also depends on the ages of the students. for college level students it would be very helpful. however in a middleschool environment it would be very distracting.


Are there benefits to asynchronous, text-based communication over synchronous, face-to-face communication? In what situations?
-i dont believe there are in teacher student conversation, those should be face to face. but for student to student- that would be great.

Does using podcasts with students really enhance learning, or is it simply a newer version of passively delivering information?
-simply a new version of passivly "dilivering" information. however its not often any information is actually retained.

Does videogame help develop your studying? Why or why not? Explain. What skills can you gain from it? Do you agree with the article? If you have children, would you let them play videogame every day? Why/why not?
-i do belive video games help alot, but ive always been a gamer. they teach you tactical skills, communication skills, reaction, accuracy, and they also expand your mind since your stratigizing the whole time. contrary to what most may think, it takes alot of concentration to play and succeed at video games.