Extending the Conversation

I found this article really interesting, and enlightening. The article said that it is believed that all of these advances in technology are actually changing the way we think. It obvious that it's changing how we look for or use information, but can it actually alter the way our brains process information? I took a while to think about this, and I think I agree. Like we've discussed in class, when were on the internet whether were looking for information or just browsing, nothing we do is perfectly linear. There are always so many links and options for information literally flashing in front of us. I know that when I'm casually on Facebook and I see something that interests me, I can create a new tab (so I don't loose my spot down my newsfeed, how sad) and then get to that when I'm ready. My thoughts don't have to be linear when I'm on the internet, because I have ways of saving where I am, and then coming back when  I'm ready.. so does this mean I think in "tabs"? Are my thoughts as un-linear as my internet searches? We've discussed how the generation after ours is great at multitasking because they can use their phones, computers, Ipods, and watch tv all at the same time, which in order to follow those things all at once your thinking and thought process couldn't be linear. If it was you would have to finish your texting conversations before you went on Facebook, then listen to your Ipod, and then tune into your show. But somehow these kids are able to give each item their undivided attention, at the same time. Maybe students find school boring, simply because their minds are so capable of a lot of information and action all at once. The idea of multimodal literacies would most definitely be a benefit to them!