Some of us in CSE 694 are also in ED 643 (Theories In Teaching & Learning). Our professor in ED 643 posted the following link that provides audio of a school answering machine somewhere in Australia. It's hard to believe that relations between parents and school staff can deteriorate to a point that such a phone message becomes possible. Here is an example of how technology (i.e., digital messaging, mp.3) doesn't necessarily help to facilitate helpful, effective communication.
I wouldn't like to see what a blog would look like that communicates similar negative relationships.
http://devinbest.posterous.com/actual-message-on-school-answering-machine-in
That blew my mind when I listened to it! But I like how "real" that message was!! :) I can only imagine the outburst that occurred following the release of that message.......and yes if it were blogged about I think it would be pure madness!
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ReplyDeleteIt blew my mind, too, but unfortunately (or fortunately) it's not entirely true. Apparently an American high school faculty concocted the message to blow off some steam during a big dispute with the district and some parents, but it was never actually used.
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