jameson computer addiction

Issues with Computer Addiction


INTRODUCTION

10 Warning Signshttp://www.warningsigns.info/computer_addiction.htm

Psychologisthttp://www.computeraddiction.com/

http://www.computeraddiction.com/




Prep Reading:Jay Bolter: “The Electronic Hiding Place”

http://www.lcc.gatech.edu/~bolter/


“The computer is an ideal writing space for our networked society, because it permits every form of reading and writing from the most passive to the most active.”

Validity Usefulness


The computer can in fact provide a quiet place for readers and writers to pursue such interests, relatively secure from the noise of what remains of shared cultural elements.

Freedom of thought “Losing the pulse”


Do you think people will become more disconnected from social skills with extended computer use?


“Long time no type…” Are instant message “buddy” relationships worth the hours of time chatting?


What are your thoughts on the explosion of online sim’s?


The best virtual reality will reproduce life perfectly.

So, what is the point?


Activity:Split into 4 groups, and take one of 4 articles. Summarize

and highlight points. We will discuss each.


Article 1Group 1

http://news.com.com/2100-1040-881673.html


Article 2Group 2

http://www.lcc.gatech.edu/gallery/rhetoric/issues/electronic.html


Article 3Group 3

http://web.nwe.ufl.edu/cwonline2001/archives/cwonline/one/msg00102.html


Article 4Group 4

http://www.cnn.com/2003/TECH/ptech/03/11/geo.slavery.ap/index.html


Can long hours of computer/gaming hurt you physically?

http://www.vnunet.com/News/1135824 http://www.vnunet.com/News/1136154 http://www.jsonline.com/news/State/mar02/31536.asp


With all the hours of computer use, are writers getting better or worse?

Are we losing touch with “ink and parchment?”


Will increased computer usage improve or impair modern rhetoric? Why?

Issues with Computer AddictionFinal Activity:Write up a quick response to one or more of the following questions: 1. Are you addicted to computer use?2. Do you spend more time on a computer then you would like? (Personal or Profession)3. Do you wish you could spend less time on a computer? Why or Why not? Send to: [email protected]


CONCLUSION

Final-Final ActivitySurf the Net to compile a list of sites that contain statistics about the increase of computer use over a range of professions, cultural background, and sex.

jameson computer addiction

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