Responses to Chapter 6 and 11

Chapter 6

     There are times where I believe technology is important in a classroom. It may help certain students learn things in an easier way. That being said there are times when technology seems to be used as a crutch. It may not be needed but it is used for an easy way out of doing work. I think using computers too much can also make a teacher feel distant and not as approachable. Instead of getting personal time with the teacher and working through problems, the student may resort to becoming introverted and not gain the social skills they need for later in life.

Chapter 11

Audio technology:

• Audiocassets--Traditional
• Internet Audio--Emerging

I can use audiocassets to possibly do a lesson on speech. I can have the students record themselves on the tape and play it back for them. This exercise would be most helpful to a teacher who is teaching a foreign language. I can use the Internet audio to post a lecture online so students who were not able to make it to class can still have access to it. This way they may get examples that were spoken and not just written on the notes.

Visual technology:

• Print Materials--Traditional
• Digital Projectors--Emerging

The print materials, such as books or articles, can help a student follow along during class and have something they can write notes on or highlight. The digital projector can help the class as a whole view something instead of a select few at a time. This can show a presentation onto a large screen so the class can see it and be lectured easier.

All About Me Questionnaire

Major:                        

1. I want my friends to describe me as: Caring, Fun to be around, Funny, Sensitive, Athletic                                                                    
2. Memorable learning experience: Going to a flamenco dance performance in Toledo my senior year of high school for my spanish four class.
3. My favorite subject at school and why: Math and Government was always my favorite classes because they normally come easy to me and hold my interest.
4. Accomplishment I most cherish: Talking my friend out of committing suicide.
5. My work habits can best be described as: Disciplined                                                                           
6. Three words that describe me best: Hardworking, Caring, Ambitious
7. People may be surprised to know: Taylor Swift is one of my favorite music artists.                                                                                                                        
8. What I hope to be doing in ten years: I hope to be teaching algebra in my hometown and still coaching football.
9. What I do in my spare time: Work out, listen to music, studying, going to parties                                                                 
10. Things I can do without: Pop, fast food, anything that can be smoked                            
11. My all-time favorite movie: A Walk to Remember                                                                                                                                                             
12. BG’s best kept secret: Mac Ground Floor                                   
13. Three things always found in my refrigerator: Water, Bread, Mustard             
14. Person I would like to meet: Taylor Swift

15. What are your general expectations about this class? I expect to learn how to use new technology that I am currently unfamiliar with.
16. How comfortable are you using Windows? How comfortable are you using Macs? My whole life I have used Windows so I am extremely comfortable with it. I have never used a Mac until this semester, so I am eager to learn how to navigate through it.
17. Which application(s) do you use the most? Microsoft Word for typing papers.
18. Which application(s) do you want to learn how to use? Microsoft Excel, because I have never used it and I believe I will need to know how.
19. Is there anything I need to know about you? I haven't had a class this early since my junior year in high school so it will take a week or so until I am used to getting up this early again.
20. What is your attitude about using technology? I enjoy technology and understand that it is a vital part of today's society.