Lest We Think the Revolution is a Revolution" Par 1-11

In paragraphs 1-11 of "Lest We Think the Revolution is a Revolution" Cynthia L. Selfe talks about how technology is linked to change. Selfe seems to believe that technology is changing for the better of our lives but also we "fear the effect of technology, and the potent changes that it introduces into familiar systems" (par 3). Educators like English teachers, Selfe explains, have made the adaptations and now use technology while teaching. Selfe says that it is easy for Americans to believe that technological change is leading to productive social change. Many Americans hope that technology will make the world a better place to live. Selfe explains that in the profession of English they hope computers will help them as well as students to be more productive in the classroom. Selfe mentions Howard Rheingold, in "The Virtual Community" and how he talks about technology and how it can be used to support citizens in their effort to communicate with government agencies, corporations, etc. "Like most images, they are used to tell rich and powerful stories about social contexts in which they are produced" (par 10). By saying this Selfe is explaining how snapshots can tell you stories of a wedding, holidays, etc.