Technology in the Classroom Friend or Foe?

Yes, technology is great. But sometimes I think teachers get technology happy. Sometimes less is more.

Let me illustrate. So, I have a writing class here at BYU, and the professor has
a text book,
a supplemental reading book,
an Electronic Course Reserve account,
a Blackboard site,
a class blog, and
a class wiki.

I ask why. It is confusing because there are so many different places to get information for the class, and because we have different places to write online.

There should be a simpler way, a place to store readings and to have class chats.