The Dell Theory
Emilee Constantakos
Monica Sedore
ENC 1101
29 November 2011
The Digital Dilemma The average college student will undoubtedly fail without having access to technology. Nowadays in classes, everything is digital. Professors require online testing, quizzes, and the ability to turn homework in all electronically. This forces students to have contact to a computer, a source of Internet, and other supplies. In today’s urban society, it is nearly impossible not to use some type of technology in ones everyday life. Nearly everyone is connected one way with technology through social media, education, health, and various others. Technology has changed the path of this world’s future, and is continuously changing with the blink of an eye. In Thomas Friedman’s essay, “The Dell Theory of Conflict Prevention” he discusses how technology has made the world flat, and how technology is a focal supply chain. In Michael Pollan’s article, “The Animals: Practicing Complexity” he illustrates the different technological aspects that are essential to organic farms. In the Dalai Lama’s essay titled “Ethics and New Genetics,” he discusses the aspects of genetic engineering. All three of these essays relate to advancements in technology. Modern technology has simplified our tasks, which have changed our common way of living and given us unimaginable chances for our future. Technology in the education system has effected today’s world by opening many doors through tools as simple as the calculator or Internet, to as advanced as an iClicker. Technological advancements in education include simulation and models, online textbooks, self-quizzes and tests, and much more. Currently, students have access to online databases with vast amounts of outside information that could be used to further their education. Before recent technological advancements in education, all materials were taught the same way. With technology, students have expanded their horizons to learn in ways centuries
Monica Sedore
ENC 1101
29 November 2011
The Digital Dilemma The average college student will undoubtedly fail without having access to technology. Nowadays in classes, everything is digital. Professors require online testing, quizzes, and the ability to turn homework in all electronically. This forces students to have contact to a computer, a source of Internet, and other supplies. In today’s urban society, it is nearly impossible not to use some type of technology in ones everyday life. Nearly everyone is connected one way with technology through social media, education, health, and various others. Technology has changed the path of this world’s future, and is continuously changing with the blink of an eye. In Thomas Friedman’s essay, “The Dell Theory of Conflict Prevention” he discusses how technology has made the world flat, and how technology is a focal supply chain. In Michael Pollan’s article, “The Animals: Practicing Complexity” he illustrates the different technological aspects that are essential to organic farms. In the Dalai Lama’s essay titled “Ethics and New Genetics,” he discusses the aspects of genetic engineering. All three of these essays relate to advancements in technology. Modern technology has simplified our tasks, which have changed our common way of living and given us unimaginable chances for our future. Technology in the education system has effected today’s world by opening many doors through tools as simple as the calculator or Internet, to as advanced as an iClicker. Technological advancements in education include simulation and models, online textbooks, self-quizzes and tests, and much more. Currently, students have access to online databases with vast amounts of outside information that could be used to further their education. Before recent technological advancements in education, all materials were taught the same way. With technology, students have expanded their horizons to learn in ways centuries
Cited: The Dalai Lama. “Ethics and New Genetics.” Emerging: Contemporary Reading for Writers. Ed. Barclay Barrios. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2010. 76-85. Print. Friedman, Thomas. “The Dell Theory of Conflict Prevention.” Emerging: Contemporary Reading for Writers. Ed. Barclay Barrios. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2010. 121-138. Print. Pollan, Michael. “The Animals: Practicing Complexity.” Emerging: Contemporary Reading for Writers. Ed. Barclay Barrios. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2010. 281-295. Print.