Post 9

When I registered for EME2040 it was only because this course was a required prerequisite for me. Otherwise, I honestly would never have considered signing up for it – mainly because I am terrible with computers and therefore do not like them. But, after a semester of being in the class I must say that I have learned a lot about computers, the different programs available on them, and the Internet. I can easily see myself using a great deal of what I have learned quite frequently outside the class. I already had a basic idea of how to use Microsoft Word and Power Point but I learned so much more than just the basics in class and I feel like I can really create something amazing now! I also really enjoyed learning how to use Excel because I had never even attempted to use it before, but I had always been curious about it. I think you did a great job teaching the class, you certainly kept it entertaining while educational with your dorky jokes [I like them] and you always encouraged class participation which I think is also very important. I also appreciate the time you took to find extra videos on certain things we were learning – they helped slow learners like me to catch on! The only bad part about the class was that it was almost three hours long and yes you provided us with breaks, but three hours is too long – not much you can do about that though.

chapter 8

Chapter 8 deals with security issues, ethics, and emerging technologies in education. Objectionable materials on the Internet include racist literature and obscene pictures and videos. Computer ethics are the moral guidelines that govern the use of computers, networks, and information systems. Filtering software programs help prevent browsers from displaying materials from targeted sites or materials that contain certain keywords or phrases. Emerging educational technologies that will influence public education significantly include digital media revolution, World Wide Web, the next generation of software on DVDs, assistive technologies, Web-and video-enhanced digital textbooks, Web-based training, and wireless technologies.

In the class we learned all about how to make our own Web page. I thought that I would hate it, but it turned out to be really fun. I liked picking out my own style page and writing things on it in whatever font size, style, and color I choose. It is also really convenient to have a page with a lot of links to my favorite websites. I also like that we learned how to upload photos and files onto our page.

I thought I would hate making my own web page, but the more we do with it, the more it is starting to grow on me. I could definitely see how teachers could use something like this to relate information and assignments to their students, the students’ parents, and other teachers.