Post #1

Chapter one talked about a lot of interesting techniques of how to integrate technology into the curriculum. One thing that I found interest was how far technology has come. When teachers asks for sources now they no longer just asks for printed sources. Now you can use websites or on-line journals and even still get printed sources from the Internet. This technique deals somewhat with integration literacy. In addition, the book talked about digital students. Prior to college I would have known nothing about this but since coming here technology seems to be the only way to communicate with teachers and fellow classmates.

Since last class I have learned a lot of new skills. This is mainly do to the training we had to do on SAM. I learned a lot of new things when it comes to word that I never new existed. I learned how to insert different types of charts and and makes things in 3-D. I also learned how to add a picture to my blog and personalize it.

So far this class has showed me how behind I was when it came to the latest technological advances. Prior to the class I had heard of a blog and read one. I had no idea how in depth they were. You can do so much from the color to the format to even putting up a picture. I also didn't realize how much of a necessity that technology is when it comes to learning now a days. Without I really don't see how a teacher will keep the students motivated and keep in contact with the parents and community without it.