Chapter one dealt with the evolution of computers and digital media throughout the past few years. It dealt with the basics like what a computer is and how it functions; along with the progression of technology. The uses of technology have greatly impacted our society in many different ways. To the educational aspects of technology such as interactive games to help students of any age, to social outreaches, to important programs used in school work and jobs; it seems impossible for anything to run without the use of technology.
The chapter also dealt with the idea of using technology and applying it in a beneficial way in the classroom. I plan on teaching math to high school students so finding different ways to incorporate technology in the classroom is something of great interest to me. Teachers can use many different methods to teach their students, and particularly in math, a subject in which many students struggle, it is beneficial to have other programs to aid the students.
I don't know that I have necessarily learned any new skills since the last class, but I have brushed up on some skills that I haven't used in a long time. In the chapter that we read I learned many new facts about the history of technology that I didn't know before. The chapter really explored the different facets about technology, and how much we really depend on it throughout our daily life.
3 comments:
It's pretty crazy how quickly computers have advanced in such a short time!
I, too have never really known the history of technology, especially computers. It was interesting reading chapter 1.
I doubt I have learned any new skills, either, but I sure have learned how imperfect technology is!
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