Are we being informed when being bombarded with information?
Mark Bauerlein would think so. He believes that the Internet and television do not help in acquiring knowledge, but do the exact opposite and creates a "nation of know-nothings who don't read, follow politics, or vote-and who can't compete internationally.". Bauer argues that although all Gage opportunities to gain knowledge have been provided with technology, but instead of taking advantage young Americans are more interested in teen images, songs, gossip and games.
Linda Jackson believes the opposite that all the new technology not only helps, but influences academic performance for the better. After 16 months of research and testing Linda came to the result that after one years with of home internet access GPA's went up in all test subjects.
I believe that Internet and television have the potential to really help teach and acquire knowledge, but it also provides an incredible distraction to your responsibilities. I would be interested in a survey that showed how many high school and college do their work on the computer while still having social media websites open, music playing or tv in the background. People have to be able to take advantage of the advantages we have in our modern world of information.
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