Agree

I agree with Jessica Jenkins' response to the Malone reading in regards to the drawbacks of technology versus face-to-face communication. We have all taken classes in communication and have learned about all the visual and aural clues underlying the message being communicated. Our language is rich with volume and tone, facial movements, and gestures. An email could never replicate that, and can easily be taken the wrong way or be misinterpreted without such clues. We all know that video conferencing and web cams can give you images and sound, but these tools are not really a replacement for personal interaction. Jessica sums it up nicely by stating that "...communication technology can lead to more choices, but should not be a substitute for face-to-face interaction."