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Stephen Downes

Knowledge, Learning, Community
With the dot com collapse and the current furor with the apparent collapse of WorldCom, observers may be tempted to say that the internet has lost its appeal. Perhaps on Wall Street, but not on Main Street, where the internet is becoming the dominant for of media, especially among the young. And the internet is changing their attitudes toward traditional media. "Consumers who were once content to sit back and absorb what was beamed at them are demanding more control over how and when they consume movies, television, newspapers and music. And whether it turns a profit or not, media companies are being forced to respond." This applies to education as well: instructors, take note.CRLF

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