Video games answers

1.I think techers sholdnt have to comepte with the technology out there because it is always changing every year is getting better and stronger as long as the teachers are in the loop about the new stuff coming in and out it shouldnt be that big of a problem its being out of the loop all together that would be a problem
2.I think Instant messaging i used more so to let student talk to there friends after school and what not. I thinki it could be used as a teaching tool but it is used more as a recreational tol then anything.I dont think the distract from anything if the student dosent want to listen he isnt going to listen wether on the internet or not.
3.Im more big on this type of teaching synchronous, face-to-face communication because i need one on one facetime with the ppl teaching me and i think text based is fine if you have a question afterword but not during class
4.I think podcasts could work because the student is actually listening to it on there i pod while they are walking to class or w/e they are doing and not just messing around
5.I dont think videogames help you study i see it more as a pastime to do when you are bored and need something to do. I know that there are educational games out there but i dont think they will help. And like i said i have videogames and i dont care if my kids play or not its up to them if they want to play or not