Let's Talk About - Curtis Bonk: The World is Open Flat Classroom Keynote 2009-3

[Vicki Davis]

In this forum, please take the time to view and share your thoughts on Dr. Bonk's keynote video.

AS you view the video, what is the most important key trend that Dr. Bonk discusses? How does he agree or disagree with Thomas Friedman's Flatteners?

What questions do you have for Dr. Bonk?

See the keynote page on the wiki to view the videos and up to date information - some students may discuss there if they do not have access to the Ning, so feel free to communicate there as well.

[tanner]

I think that the most important thing he taught about was teaching online. He talks about the world becoming open because of technology. Saying the world is becoming open is a step further than Thomas Friedman's idea of the world being flat. The question I have for Dr. Bonk is "How is the world becoming more open affecting people my age?"

[Richie Tyas]

The answer to your question is that the previous generations did not have the same type of technology as we do today. This generation is also in charge of taking over as conflicts become more violent, and natural problems become more apparent. I hope I have answered your question, and have a great day!

[Mason J.]

Dr. Bonk's video was a very cool video to me. I think that he and Thomas Friedman both are talking about the same thing and would agree with one another. Bonk talks about teaching online is going to help make the world "flat". Thomas Friedman basically said the same thing as well. This video will keep you interested and also teach you many things.

[ETHAN]

Curtis Bonk is halarious in this video and also very creative in using things that really grab your atention and keep your intertained throughout the video. He definently agrees with Mr. Bonk on almost everthing along with me. He discusses how everone is colaborating together and becoming closer by using the internet and new technologys. Mr. Bonk is genius.