Homework - April 24

Most of you agreed that cell phone use in the classroom should be forbidden. Please read the introduction (pages 1 and 2) of this PDF by three graduate students at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), and then write a couple paragraphs stating what you think about what they have to say and your general thoughts about using technology in the classroom. I would encourage you to read the entire paper, but I understand that you are all busy people.

Homework - April 17

In our class on Saturday someone brought up the fact that racism exists in every country in the world, even if on some very small level. Why do you think this is? Is racism inherent in human beings? Or, is there something on a world societal level that nutures our racism?

Homework - April 10

Do you think that the prevalence of online 'social networking' is beneficial for society? Or, could it possibly hinder future generations from actually interacting with others person-to-person?

Homework - April 3

Mr. Umarov feels that the best way to accomplish his goals was through brutal violence. Do you agree or disagree with his viewpoint? Also, what are some other ways he could attempt to gain freedom for 'his people/country'?