Module 4: Overview Module Introduction You Have

Module 4: Overview Module IntroductionYou have grown up in a world that is driven by technology and instant access to information. Many of you have used computers your entire life. Personal laptop computers are not the only technological tools at your disposal—there are cell phones, smart phones, iPods, iPads, and digital cameras that are multi-purposeful. Many of these items provide access to e-mail, text messages, blogs, websites, live streaming, books, articles, music, films, and pictures.Anything that can be digitized can be shared, and surprisingly little cannot be digitized. It is useful to know both the abilities and limits of these tools so that you can make wise choices about the ones that can actually allow you to be more efficient and effective in your studies. In addition to identifying the tools that you are willing to use, you need to develop solid discrimination skills that allow you to gather accurate information and not waste time with poor resources. Others of you may not be as technologically savvy but are keenly aware of the urgency to learn more about how to negotiate learning in a virtual world. This chapter provides a solid introduction to the academic applications of technology that are