Post #3

Chapter 4 basically talked about some of the terminology associated with computers. Most of it was pretty basic and if you ever owned a computer know about because you were curious about some stuff and figured it out on your own. One thing that this chapter talked about that I thought was interesting was the differences in optical disc. Mostly all of use them but I doubt we know what disc can do what. I learned that the difference between a disc just having a 'R' versus a 'RW' is the ability to erase something on the disc which is only for the 'RW'. Another thing that I found interesting was something called a smart card. Before reading this chapter I have never heard of one before but that seems to be because it's mostly used in the medical field.

Recently, I read an article talking about how technology will improve Ethiopia's education system. The article gave support and also stated some pros and cons. But one of the cons that caught my eye and that the article seemed to brush by was the fact that technology may be more important than teachers. Here we are in the 21st century and while yes technology may be helpful I don't think that it should ever be a replacement for teachers and/or textbooks. The article even though it talks about education in Africa, hits close to home for me. I saw this because are we failing to realizing that technology may one day take over and replace one of the prestigious and important jobs on this planet. I hope not because that would make a lot of people jobless. I think that it is nice to be knowledgeable about technology but I don't ever think that it should be a replacement for a teacher.

One new piece of technology that I have learned since the last posting is this new program called Inspiration. This program does all kinds of things and useful things that will make learning and studying in the classroom easier. This program allows you to make concept maps, outlines, and diagrams just to name a few. This program would be extremely useful in the future when I become a teacher because I will be able to brainstorm with them and teach them how to make an outline with this program. Also we as a class can make maps and diagrams together. Also this program has really neat graphics.