February+Video+Reflections

__ Did You Know __ Some facts shared in this video were unbelievable and others made sense. It is not surprising that viewing newspapers online is on the rise. I know that my parents complain that the Argus Leader doesn’t have any news articles, weather maps, or Iowa news in their paper because it all needs to be accessed online. My parents are Baby Boomers so this is a hardship for them. Another fact shared that Obama used the social networks to raise money and campaign was not surprising. I remember this being discussed during the Election of 2008. The fact that 95% of songs downloaded off the Internet are not paid for was shocking. I assumed that this problem had been addressed and solved years ago. I found it astonishing that teens send two thousand two hundred and seventy-two texts a month. Their teenage life style is very different than mine was just twenty years ago. I enjoy learning the astounding daily changes technology brings into our lives. __ Apple iPad __ The iPad was larger than it appears in the initial pictures. My school computer opens up to the Apple Store so I have seen this advertised over the last few weeks; however, this is the first time I have seen someone holding the iPad. The keyboard pop-up option was very surprising. I did not expect to be able to type using the iPad. This iPad can do everything. I liked the “book” option. Being able to buy a book, download it, and begin reading within moments, is a great option. Does the Kindle offer this same quick option? I thought my Mac Book was pretty amazing, thin, and versatile; however, the Apple iPad made my Mac look very out of date. I would like to have one!