In class today, we watched the author of The World is Flat, Thomas L. Friedman, talk anout his book and plans for his next book. It started because someone said to him "The global economic playing field is being leveled, and you Americans aren't ready." Which he took to mean the world is flat.
He said that there are three stages if globalization, and we are in the third. Some of the new technologies that played a huge role in globalization were the Personal Computer (PC), Netscape (brought us the browser which our internet is based on), and fiber opitc cables to allow for faster uploads and downloads.
At this point in the Flat Classroom Project, I'm wondering what exactly it is we're going to do. I know that we are working on something with other students from all over the world, which I am really excited for, but it will be interesting to find out our groups and what we're doing for our project.
Some things I learned about the world being flat is how easy it is for people to communicate now through the technology. People can now use social networking sites to communicate with people within their company, and outside their company!
ReplyDeleteJeff, Do you have a better feel now? It is difficult to explain & better when you just experience it.
ReplyDeleteYes, I do have a better feel now, it makes a lot more sense once we actually start doing it.
ReplyDeleteI was nerves when we first started the flat class room project too. But now I know more about it and I feel a lot better about it. I also really enjoy working with other kids from all around the world.
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