Chapter 6 Response

Digital technology would be great to use in the classroom because it expands the learning capabilities of the students and presents them with many more opportunities to expand their knowledge. Digital technologies are attention grabbing for the students because of all the cool stuff they can do with it. A lot of the times it is something new and fun so the students want to do it. It’s not only an advantage for the students but it is also an advantage for the teachers. According to Judy Lever-Duffy and Jean McDonald, with digital technology teachers are able to scan materials for the class to see, take pictures for a lesson plan, create artwork, help auditory learners, use a stylus to write out documents on a tablet, using touch screens, or using an electronic whiteboard. All of these are advantages for teachers and students and really help the students have a good attitude towards learning. For teachers, there are many different ways to use each of these technologies and are all engaging for the students.

Chapter 11 Response

            Audio technology can be very helpful to many students.  One traditional device that is very help for some students is the cassette recorder. With a cassette recorder teachers can find recorded books for their students to follow along with if they are just starting to learn how to read. Also, with a cassette recorder, teachers could record a lesson on a blank cassette and have it for students when her or she is unable to attend class. An emerging audio technology is Internet radio. Many people are unable to have a radio around them at all times and now they can through the Internet. Some Internet radio shows may have a topic that is being talked about on the show and is also being talked about in class. Therefore, the teacher may ask his or her students to listen to this Internet radio show. A traditional visual technology is an overhead projector. Overhead projectors have been around for a long time and have many uses. One use is for a teacher to put his or her notes for the class on it. A math teacher can also use a specially made calculator on an overhead projector to show the class how to use it. An emerging visual technology is Internet broadcasts. With Internet broadcasts teachers are able to teach class from a different location. Also, teachers could hook up with a classroom from a different country for certain lessons. All of these technologies present teachers and students with many opportunities. 

All About Me

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1. I want my friends to describe me as:  Kind, fun to be around, and likes to have fun                                                                 
2. Memorable learning experience: Don't have one
3. My favorite subject at school and why: Math b/c it can be challenging, there is only one answer, and I'm good at it
4. Accomplishment I most cherish: My accomplishments in sports such as: winning 35 football games in my 3 years on the varsity team along with many other accomplishments, all of my honors for track (pole vault), and basketball honors.
5. My work habits can best be described as:  hard working and dedicated                                                                                                                       
6. Three words that describe me best: kind, dedicated, and caring
7. People may be surprised to know:  I love NASCAR                                                                                                                       
8. What I hope to be doing in ten years: Teaching in a great school and coaching football, basketball, or track.
9. What I do in my spare time: Participate in sports and coach 6th grade basketball                                                                    
10. Things I can do without: Reading and writing papers                           
11. My all-time favorite movie: Too many to pick from                                                                                                                                                        
12. BG’s best kept secret:                                              
13. Three things always found in my refrigerator: ketchup, cheese, and water                 
14. Person I would like to meet: Kevin Harvick

15. What are your general expectations about this class? To learn a lot more about technology and learn how to use a Mac. Also to earn an A in the class.
16. How comfortable are you using Windows? How comfortable are you using Macs? Very comfortable with windows not so much with a Mac.
17. Which application(s) do you use the most? Microsoft
18. Which application(s) do you want to learn how to use? Applications that a Mac has o offer.
19. Is there anything I need to know about you? I am a very hard working dedicated person that is willing to help anyone and help someone achieve their goals.
20. What is your attitude about using technology? I feel that technology is becoming a huge part of our lives and it is very important to know how to use it.