Chapter 4 was filled with a lot of useful information. I learned about the Central Processing Unit or CPV also called the processor or microprocessor. Things like Fetching, Decoding, Executing, and Storing are all functions. Memory was alos discussed in this chapter. I learned about Random Access Memory, Read-only memeory, and Flash memory, which I am already familiar with. I also learned about Input Devices including the keyboard, numeric keyboard, and digital cameras. It also discussed Output Devies like monitors and display devices, nonimpact printers, and fax machines. I think Fax Machines are extremely useful in this day and age, it is quick and beats sending things by mail.
I have learned a lot of new information involving my new digital camera and all the cool functions it has. I took the time to read the manual and learned all about red eye functions and shooting in different light and different times of day. I am obsessed with photography and making slide shows of all my pictures on my computer. I remember using disposable cameras back in the day and I cant imagine going back and not having a digital camera now a days.
I like learning about all the new technologies coming out now. When I was in elementry school there was very little technology used in the classroom. I didnt even see a power point presentation until I was in middle school. However my students will be able to have access to technology at a very young age because of all the advances in technology. It will help the students be eager to learn and not get bored as fast. Chalkboards and dry earse boards are so old school and computers are the new thing.
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I think I talked about this in one of my posts, but I'm reeeally not sure how I feel about powerpoint. I've had a few instructors teach the entire breadth of a course with powerpoint, and I walk away from those classes with little enthusiasm. I think powerpoint has its ups, but it definitely has its downs, too.
I agree when yous ay that when we were younger, powerpoint and technology wasn't really used in classrooms. This is a new day in age, where it's publicly acceptable, and affordable to put a computer in every classroom. I think Powerpoint is one of the tools in the education future, although it was made for the business world and not education world.
i agree that technology wasnt widely used until much later in my education career. i look forward to showing my students info through technology and it will deff make my job alot easier.
Disposable cameras are classic! Computers are slowly being integrated into elementary schools, my little brother and sister are in 5th grade and they've already had to make a powerpoint and using google was a homework assignment. I'm glad you'll be a part of it!
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