In class I really like the discussion that we had about how
technology can influence social change. Social
media for an example have change how we interact with one another. A prime example is the way this course is
structure for us to have the option of using the site Blogger as another way
for us to communicate with each other outside class. This gives people who aren’t as vocal in a
school environment the chance to voice some of their views on a particular
subject. Speaking of how technology is
being use as a teaching tool in school nowadays, technology has also given the
chance for people to take online courses from the comfort of their homes. The type of people who can benefit from this
are usually people who wants to go back to school, but can’t because of other obligations
(jobs, families, etc.). This way they
can go at their own pace without sacrificing much in return. Facebook and Twitter are just two examples of
social media sites that have changed the way we as a society communicate with
one another. With the press of a button
anyone (provided that they are on your friend lists) can see what you have
posted. So literally, there is no need
for verbal communication anymore because technology has made communicating so convenient.
Technologies have also given the chance for people to expose
inequalities in our communities. It’s a
fact that in today’s world almost everybody (if not, then somebody) is carrying
around phones with a built in camera.
There was a recent report about a police officer choking a man before
arresting him. According to witnesses the
man wasn’t resisting the officer’s effort to arrest him. Simply put, this was an act of an authority
figure abusing his power. Unfortunately
for said officer, the whole incident was caught on camera, and the officer
eventually got fire. I think if it weren’t
for the pictures that were taken; no one would believe this story because
usually the police officer will have the benefit of the doubt. Thanks to technologies, maybe future police
officers will think twice before trying to abuse their power. The news clip covering this story can be
found down here.
