Virtual Classroom

Today we had our class online. I figured it would be a little chaotic with so many people typing at the same time, and it turned out to be that way. I had a headache after the first 20 minutes of trying to keep of with everyone's thoughts. It was also frustrating that first we had to type what we thought, we couldn't just say it. I wonder what it would be like if we had microphones & cameras set up as well. I think we would have to use the "raise hand" tool so we wouldn't be talking over one another. It would be more organized I think if we did this.

We talked about BNW, the ICA, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and Second Life. I've been reading BNW even though we haven't had the time to talk about it much in class and I think it posses a lot of interesting questions. We talked abut if our society puts people into classes. I think it does, but some disagreed. I think we are born into a certain situation and thats the opportunity you get. There are some that get lucky or are talented and can grow beyond the situation they are brought up in, but for the most part I think there are expectations (either positive or negative) placed on us before we are born. It is a lot like the Alphas vs. the Gammas in BNW.

I was on YouTube while I was eating lunch today and came across an interesting phenomenon. People were painting with light. It was a Japanese video that was playful and entertaining about lightheartedness and it made me feel happy while I watched it. Here is a video link to the movie. This is also another link that explains how it works and it is even a toy for toddlers so instead of using crayons on the wall they use light!