Discussion questions (late)

First of all I apologize for the late post. :) But anyways, we started doing small group discussions last class on our drama reading (Oedipus Rex). We had questions and comments that we wrote for homework to share with the class. Now to be honest, my questions were kind of general because I didn't really know if I was doing it right. But I did get them answered. Okay, so the first one wasn't really a question; more of a comment. I thought Oedipus was an arrogant person who was a little self-centered and full of pride. One classmate commented that he was just to say that he will kill the murderer of the previous king when the murder was really him. So what's going to happen when everyone finds out that Oedipus was the murder. I've never read or seen this story before so I'm really curious as to what happens next.
My next question was asking everyone what their opinion was on Kreon. One said that he was having to constantly defend himself for a crime did not commit. Also, everyone in my group pretty much agreed the Kreon would probably make a monarch than Oedipus, which is probably true because we know that or Oedipus doesn't really deserve that turbofan responsibility.
I can't really say anything about my last question because it never got answered. I didn't think it was a very good question anyways. I am looking forward to finding out how the play ends. Not sure why though because I'm not a big fan of Greek literature or theatre. But let's see what happens. :)

Help From Google

I’m pretty sure that all, if not, most of us have used Google or some kind of website to “help” us out with our reading. I mean tell me that you have used Google at least once on one of the books you've read. Exactly! After Reading Bob Garfield’s article, “Google, My Co-Author”, I've come to realize that even those who are more intelligent when it comes about literature than the average high school student use Google when needed. I’m not afraid to admit that I've used websites such as Google for books that I didn't really have time to read. It’s not always the best choice though and by that I mean it’s not always reliable. Garfield says that Google “… is utterly unselfconscious. It doesn't care what you think about who it knows and where it has been…” He’s right! When you look up something on Google, it usually gives you the general answer of whatever you’re looking for. Plus, it’s really tempting to just copy and paste whatever you’re looking for. But everyone knows that is plagiarism, which is illegal. That’s when Google becomes difficult to use. You may have found the information, but you still have to put that information in your own words.

Honestly I think everyone should read Garfield’s article because it is a very helpful and reliable source. 

2015 :)

So apparently by 2015, all textbooks will be electronic. That would really be a lifesaver. First of all, how many of us have ever forgotten one of our textbooks when we get to school? I know I have. I've done it multiple times. This would take away the stress of carrying books around all day. Plus, less back problems will occur because students aren't carrying books on their back. This would be great for middle school, high school and especially college students. What a relief!! I actually told my mom about this change and she was ecstatic! She totally agrees that it would be much easier and more suitable for this generation. The world basically revolves around technology nowadays. Although, there are some people who would probably think differently about this change. Sometimes, we have to realize that technology is not everyone's best friend. To be honest, I do think it would be a complete waste of time and money for those who are attend grade school. I don't think they would use this opportunity as well as those with higher education. But you never know. All I'm saying is that I am really excited about this new technology change. Maybe, if we're lucky, it will come sooner than 2015. But we'll just have to wait and see shall we?