For your first Blog Post, reflect on the following:
In his article “Current Trends in Educational Technology,” Thornburg
discusses the transformations that are taking place in society as a
result of new technologies. He provides a variety of examples in which
he shares how a new technology was shaping society, as well as any
problems associated with that technology. He then proposes various ways
to make these new technologies better.
For your Blog Post, you will play the role of a futurist and provide another technology example for Dr. Thornburg’s article.
In the Educational Industry, Smartboard Technology has emerged over the past few years. However, there have some issues to occur along with the development. Smartboard Technology allows students to interact with the white board and write on digital documents. The problems and challenges dealing with the Smartboard are very minor. Issues that still exists after years of squeaking are: somewhat expensive, constant upgrades, must be connected to the computer and a lcd projector to work accurately, and it is hard to write on legibly.
The perks to using the Smartboard, you can control the applications on the computer simply by touching the board. Instead having a seated class stuck behind the computers, your class can become interactive and out your seats for both you and your students. It brings your lessons to life. It allows you to differentiate instruction for whole group settings.
If the Smartboard would have a built in computer system and or lcd projector this would improve its current conditions. Also the if it came with a portable screen that allows the teacher to see a mirrors what the students are doing, this could allow the teachers to gain more control of what is happening with the Smartboard while still being up and actively engaged.
In the Educational Industry, Smartboard Technology has emerged over the past few years. However, there have some issues to occur along with the development. Smartboard Technology allows students to interact with the white board and write on digital documents. The problems and challenges dealing with the Smartboard are very minor. Issues that still exists after years of squeaking are: somewhat expensive, constant upgrades, must be connected to the computer and a lcd projector to work accurately, and it is hard to write on legibly.
The perks to using the Smartboard, you can control the applications on the computer simply by touching the board. Instead having a seated class stuck behind the computers, your class can become interactive and out your seats for both you and your students. It brings your lessons to life. It allows you to differentiate instruction for whole group settings.
If the Smartboard would have a built in computer system and or lcd projector this would improve its current conditions. Also the if it came with a portable screen that allows the teacher to see a mirrors what the students are doing, this could allow the teachers to gain more control of what is happening with the Smartboard while still being up and actively engaged.
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