Blog # 8

Found in Chapter 8 is the idea of emerging technologies. Schools are among the first to adopt new technologies. The internet and email were using on college campuses before it was used anywhere else. New technologies, such as blogging, are used in classrooms for instruction. There are also many technology solutions within school to keep buildings as secure as possible. For exampole, radio frequency identifiers help administrators to keep schools safe. However, schools and educational systems must make sure they are ethical in their use of technology.

I am slowly understanding the microsoft program - excel.

After using it in class to take a survey of lemonade business, I can create a table, graph, and grid. This could be helpful in my classroom to present data that is confusing, make games, or create charts of information. Furthermore, it could keep the students organized in their science lab reports, history surveys, or other school assignments. Furthermore, it will help keep me organized as a teacher to keep a grade book or attendance records.

I cannot imagine the world without the internet. Instead of going on facebook or blackboard to communicate with others, you would have to read a newspaper, record assignments in class, or use a phone. We can do everything online now, even order a pizza from the local pizzeria!