Convergence Culture Video

I had some problems viewing this video and found the content somewhat dry but as far as I can tell, the convergence (or coming together from different directions to reach the same point) of technology, the media, and the consumer has had great impact and has thus led to a shift in our culture and changes that were impossible to fathom even a few years ago. Though media and technology are changing very rapidly, the consumer is right there waiting, even eager, to be a part of it. How does this impact our educational system? Look around! I have started student teaching this semester and the relationship between student, media outlets, and technology is almost a necessary, symbiotic one. I don't think this will change any time soon. If it does, it will only be to a higher degree. Schools (libraries, etc..) can limit this relationship in a number of ways, including (perhaps not intentionally) having a limited number of technological/media type outlets or by simply limiting,blocking,or banning the type of resources and materials that they do not want the children exposed to.