Reading Response chps 1-2

In response to chapter 1, I have to comment that I was surprised by the number of adults (44%) that were currently using the internet for publishing writing; however, I was not surprised by that number when it was in regards to posting photos and sharing files (mostly music I assume). I do agree with the statement on page 5 that stated that the internet would and does make it easier for students for access primary sources.
I would totally agree with the idea of today’s students being “digital natives.” In my experience student teaching at a laptop school, I found that the students were much more inventive than the teachers at getting around certain controls and prohibited websites. I would also agree with the idea that today’s students do not learn as linear as we once did with what the author call their “hypertext minds.” Being a new teacher that was not in school during the digital age, the differences in the learning styles have been very apparent to me.
In chapter 2, I have to admit that I may be a little overwhelmed that all the ways to use the internet and more specifically, blogs. I do, however, like to use journal writing as part of my openings in my English class. I feel that with using a blog format, that I could go paperless and would be able to better keep up with the student’s writings. I also feel that I would be able to develop relevant and critical writing prompts for the class. Along with this, I have to agree with most all of the points the author makes on pages 27 and 28.