Blog # 4

Within Chapter 5, it is well detailed that internet services are more and more available to individuals. Therefore, it is necessary to also incorporate such technology within the classroom. Such assistive technology promotes greater independence for people with disabilities. This is the new wave in technolgoy, and it must be quickly learned and adapted in schools as a form of technology equality. World Wide Web, or as most recognize www, is a system of interlinked documents via the internet. It contains texts, media, movies, pictures, and other things that are beneficial in a mass media world. There is also a mode for advanced search technqiues to browse the huge space of the web.

Although powerpoint is a common program, I have recently adapted new skills that can be beneficial to my future teaching career. I have learned how to navigate the details of powerpoint so that it can be easier for me to create a lecture slide show presentation. I have also advanced by creating transitions, animations, and clipart files. These skills will be beneficial in my educational career because of the benefit of technology in the classroom. Note taking and lectures can become monotonous. However, by incorporating a lecture and a powerpoint, students are more willing to learn and engage in the presentation because of the interesting pictures, points, and topics that can be presented. Furthermore, if there are complicated topics being presented, organized slides can better keep the students on track.

My last week has been chaotic. The tests, homework, and classes seem to be getting more difficult while the work keeps piling up. I hope after this week that school slows down and I can breathe a sigh of relief. Over Thanksgiving break, I plan on driving to Virginia with my friend to visit my family. I love feasting during this time, it seems like so long since I've had a home cooked meal!