Understanding Shakespeare and the Role of Technology

The video discusses the dispersal and retrieval of information, emphasizing the challenges of teaching Shakespeare through reading rather than performance. Shakespeare's works were intended for the stage, not for reading, similar to how music is meant to be heard, not read. The video highlights how technology provides new ways to engage with the arts, making them more accessible and enjoyable.

What is considered a poor method for introducing students to Shakespeare?

• Attending a lecture

• Reading the text

• Listening to an audiobook

• Watching a play

What is the benefit of using DVDs for teaching Shakespeare?

• They contain additional commentary

• They are easier to distribute

• They provide a visual and auditory experience

• They are cheaper than books

What does the speaker suggest about the traditional way of teaching Shakespeare?

• It is the best method

• It is outdated but effective

• It is the only method available

• It turns students off

Why did Shakespeare write his works?

• To be analyzed in essays

• To be used as textbooks

• To be performed as plays

• To be read as novels

What analogy is used to explain the absurdity of reading Shakespeare?

• Reading a cookbook instead of cooking

• Reading a script instead of watching a movie

• Reading a symphony instead of listening to it

• Reading a map instead of traveling

How does technology enhance the experience of the arts?

• By making them more expensive

• By limiting access to them

• By providing new ways to engage with them

• By replacing traditional methods entirely