I found it interesting that in “information Ecologies” by Bonnie A. Nardi and Vicki L. O’Day, they stated “Even when tools remained fixed for a time, the craft of using tools with expertise and creativity continues to evolve.  The social and technical aspects of an environment coevolve.  People’s activities and tools adjust and are adjusted in relation to each other, always attempting and never quite achieving a perfect fit.  This is part of the dynamic balance achieved in healthy ecologies-a balance found in motion, not stillness.”(page 53)

            We have been discussing the many tools used throughout history to record written information as well as aspects of literacy.  Each advance has taken from its predecessor and improved on that method.  According to Nardi and O’Day this demonstrates balance in a healthy ecology.  It is the idea of motion and not stillness.

            However, there are people in our society who do not evolve with the new trend or movement.  This can happen because of a person’s lower socioeconomic class, cultural or personal beliefs, or lack of education.  We continually hear about culture diversity and the aspect it plays on our education, economics and certainly technology.  It has been said that by the year 2100, 90% of the world’s languages will be extinct.  These statistics made me think about some of the reason’s why society has been unsuccessful at preserving cultural heritage and diversity.   In addition, I wondered why people would not want to technologically evolve and progress.  

            This passage made me think about my classroom ecology.  As an Education major I am concerned with providing my children with the tools and instruction necessary to be successful. It is important to me that even those who may have different cultural backgrounds, educational needs or different socio-economic status have the chance to evolve and progress.  Does anyone else share this concern?