Blog #1

Computers and new technologies are important because teachers need to be able present and teach information in the most efficient way by creating a critical thinking and problem solving environment. This environment can only be created through today’s new technologies. I agree with one of the issues proposed in the chapter. Higher and more difficult standards are being set for grade school students to achieve but the teachers technological aids are not advancing at the same rate. Due to this, it is becoming progressively difficult for teachers to obtain the most effective learning environment.

When using the computer in the professional teaching environment, I plan to use computers to teach students to acquire, process, and present information using the computer as the primary tool. I plan to create a complex learning environment and authentic tasks. I plan to implement social negotiation and shared responsibility as part of learning. Most importantly the computer will be used as a primary visual aid in the classroom setting.

Though I agree with the issue at hand that I discussed in paragraph one, I will admit that today’s technology is increasing within the schools. Most public schools have enough computers to supply every 3-5 students and most of the computers are close to being the best sold in stores. Classrooms are also becoming more technical. This is far more advanced then when I was in grade school, so I do feel like students are being supplied with the right tools to achieve well beyond the academic standards

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Blog Journal #0

Technology has been a major part of my life for a very long time. The world that I live in is filled with various forms of technology and I have grown to learn to perfect many of them, from video games and electrical entertainment, to various computer softwares, and different forms of communication. Without some knowledge of today's technology, I believe it would be very hard for me to be where i am today.

In this class I hope to expand my knowledge on various computer programs that I know I will utilize in my professional career. I have some skill in the Microsoft software but with this class i hope to increase these skills so that i can become more marketable in the professional environment.

In understanding my learning styles, I learned that I am an active learner. I like to do things with new information in order to get a better understanding. I learned that I am a sensing learner meaning I prefer learning facts and well established methods as compared to learning ideas and theories. After doing this survey, I found out that I am a Visual learner, meaning I understand and remember things better when I see them or when there is visual aid present while I am learning the concepts. I also came to discover that I am a sequential learner given that i prefer learning things in step order with each step following the previous one.