Are you digitally distracted?

Are you digitally distracted?  

Is there such a thing as too much technology?  Or is it more a problem of focusing on the right technology and avoiding distractions?  Is digital distraction a problem for today's students?  Why, or why not?

http://mashable.com/2012/11/03/digital-distracted-students/

Fraley vs. Facebook

http://www.fraleyfacebooksettlement.com/

Do you think this is a valid lawsuit against Facebook?  Why or why not?

Firefighters Pop High-Tech Pills to Monitor Vitals Wirelessly

http://techland.time.com/2013/01/18/firefighters-pop-high-tech-pills-to-monitor-vitals-wirelessly/?iid=tl-main-belt

Do you think this kind of monitoring technology is a good idea, or is it too invasive of your privacy?

What do you think were the best inventions of 2012?

http://techland.time.com/2012/11/01/best-inventions-of-the-year-2012/

4 Social Media Tools No Longer Used on PC/Laptops

http://www.hellobloggerz.com/social-media/4-social-media-tools-no-longer-used-on-pc-laptops

Do you agree with the article that cell phones have replaced PC's as our go to device for social media?  Why or why not?

A Short History of Facebook Privacy Failure

http://zah.cc/drVx

...so what are your thoughts on Facebook and your privacy?  What did you find most alarming about this article?  Now that you are aware of these issues, do you plan to change your use of Facebook in the future?

Plan Your Free Online Education at Lifehacker U: Spring Semester 2013

What classes do you think are the most interesting?  Which ones do you think would be the hardest?

http://lifehacker.com/5974371/plan-your-free-online-education-at-lifehacker-u-spring-semester-2013

Twitter Implements Do Not Track Privacy Option

http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/17/twitter-implements-do-not-track-privacy-option/

Were you aware of the privacy issues in using Twitter?  Do you plan on installing "Do Not Track" in Firefox and using the opt-out feature when you log in to Twitter in the future?   Why or why not?