Use of backchannels in the classroom

Did you see the May 12th NYT"s article "Students Speak Up in Class, Silently, Using Social Media"? Some professors/teachers are using real-time digital streams like to Twitter to encourage students to comment, pose questions and shed inhibitions about class participation. The argument against is that it is just another distraction.

Use of technology in education is constantly evolving. What do you think?
Ernster, the Virtual Library Cat

Top 10 Myths about Single People

To all single law students! You may or may not find comfort in "The Top 10 Myths About Single People". All coupled law students should read the article as well, you may discover that your single friends really don't want you to try fix them up with a date.
Ernster, the Virtual Library Cat