C4T #1

Are Pencils Making Us Narcissistic?
In this post by John T. Spencer, there is a dialogue going back and forth between Tom and Mr. Brown. They debate about kids writing to each other in pen pal networks and whether the pencil causes them to become more narcissistic. The main point of the post is to be humorous by making an analogy that the tools we use don't make us narcissistic, rather there are underlying psychological and personality factors that contribute to this trait. I agreed with this statement in my comment on his post. I believe the application of this post is to portray that the idea that using technology in education is just a tool, much like the pencil.

Capturing Reality
In this post, John and Paul debate whether is more beneficial to use a camera to capture the moment or to live in the moment and reflect upon it later. Both present valid points supporting their claim and in the end they both come to a mutual understanding of each other. The message of this post is that while different people prefer different methods of doing things, it is important to consider what is best for the context of each particular situation. I agreed that it is important to consider context and individual preferences in approaching all situations. What works for some people may not be as beneficial for others.