journal post #1 cahpter #1

 

Journal Post #1 ( Ch.1)

 

Learning Outcome Question #2

                Describe ways teachers use technology in their work as educators.

 

There are many ways educators use technology in their works. A few of these examples include: PowerPoint, excel, word processor, you tube, internet, and technology based text books. For example an educator might use excel for attendance . Another example may be emailing with other teachers or with school administers. I think the more you use technology better off you will be with incorporating technology into teachings.

 

Digital Dialog 1.2 (pg.12)

                Do you regard your cell phone or smart phone as a computer? Why or why not?

I do regard my cell phone as a computer. Cell phones are amazing and have the ability to do most all a computer can. The ability to have internet on the go and to be able to look at your emails or search the web for an answer is incredible to me.

                What do you find easy and efficient to do professionally using your mobile phone…?

I find it easy and professional using my cell phone to look at my emails, search the internet, and read information. I believe cell phones can be useful to educators to chat, update, and check blogs or other pages.

                Do you see a desktop computer, laptop computer, and mobile phone as essential technology for a teacher? Would you prefer a combination of some of these with other technologies?

I believe that desk tops, laptops, and mobile devices are essential technologies for teachers. Whether it’s a laptop or a desktop and a mobile phone, this will help learn and understand the technology to be able to introduce it to the classroom. Even some tablets will help if possible for on the go and classrooms.

 

Chapter 1 Summary

                Being an educator in the 21^st century means being friends with technology. Technology plays a major role in every ones daily life. Toddlers, students, educators, and working people use technology almost every day if not every day. By 2010 more than half of children the age of 5 had an electronic learning device and watched TV everyday( Gutnick, Robb, Takeuchi, and Kotler, 2010). This is huge because we basically rely on technology to teach our children, find out information, and finish projects. 

Technology in the classroom is becoming part of everyday teachings. Even for “free-time” students prefer computers over coloring or playing toys.