Blog #2-Takayoshi

From what I understand, it appears that Takayoshi and Selfe’s main argument is the notion that we're coming to a time where we're seeing a transfer from old style writing, (using just text) to "multimodal texts—texts that incorporate words, images, video, and sound" (Takayoshi and Selfe 3). Also, these multimodal ways of communication happen through computers, networking through computers, DVDs, etc. I think these two authors believe that with our future changing, especially with leaps in technology, this multimodal way of communication is becoming vastly dominant over regular text on page. I do agree with these two authors because I am the youth. I know what makes sense to me and what is easy for me to learn as a student. With the changing technology out there, blogging/internet networking and multimodal ways of communication, especially within the classroom are incredibly easy, more fun and quick paced. Daley's piece touches on how we as a community are in constant touch with our technology. We stare at screens multiple hours throughout the day. I think Takayoshi and Selfe are recognizing the fact that students will continue to use technology as much as possible regardless. Therefore, with that mind-set, why not allow schooling to be done through those channels? If kids will continue to be on their computers all day, let them do certain things involving their schooling on the computer and kill two birds with one stone? As far as Walker and Nardi are concerned, both texts discuss the values of blogging and the importance they have on individuals as well as businesses. I can relate that to our class completely, because we've created our own blogs which are special to each of us as individuals.