Wednesday, December 5, 2007

What did computer time mean to me?

It meant time to watch online videos, it still does. Thats exactly what I'm going to do right now...

How does technology affect education?

Pros:
Easily organized
Fast moving documents
Easily attainable resources

Cons:
Different technological levels=different levels of education
Confusing directions/aspects for some students
Complications due to lack of home technology

Overall I would say that technology has done nothing but improve the learning environment. When I say "technology" I pretty much mean computers and the internet. Sure pencils, paper, and calculators are great, but seriously, you can access untold amounts of information with a few clicks of the mouse. Of course I say this having attended high school in one of the more affluent and priviledged areas of the country. I constantly had access to computers for whatever means necessary, almost every room in my high school had at least two. However, now at a later point in my education I realize that the implementation of easily accessible technoloyy in the classroom has created a rift between those lucky enough to have it and those who didn't.