1. SMARTPHONES & iPADS
Most people expected flying cars before they thought we’d all carry around pocket-size computers with the ability to take photos and video make calls chat face to face with someone for free or scan barcodes to compare prices at numerous stores.
2. WIRELESS ANYTHING
You might take cordless for granted but back when your parents were your age they were tethered to just about everything: stereo TV printer computer and telephone.
3. BLACKBOARD
This one-stop course management system allows faculty to add resources to the class portal for students to access online. The teacher can post things like video audio documents or PowerPoint presentations.
4. ONLINE AND DIGITAL TEXTBOOKS
Count your blessings. Thanks to gadgets like the Kindle your
5. HULU AND DVRS
In your parents’ day if they missed their favorite TV show they would have to wait for the reruns. With sites like Hulu.com and DVRs you can catch up when your life slows down rather than rushing back from class. backpack is lighter and your wallet is fatter!
6. CABLE TV
Five hundred channels? Try FIVE! Your parents could only get a few local channels and that was only if they could adjust the rabbit-ear antennas on their TV just right!
7. SKYPE
Speaking of free calls how about free video-calling? With Skype (and many phone applications like the iPhone’s FaceTime) you can talk to friends anywhere anytime for free.
