8 - Emerging Technology

Electronic paper! This sounds incredibly amazing, and is something I have never heard of before. This has great promise for future classrooms because of its inexpensive and easily accessible nature. It has all the capabilities of e-readers and tablets, but it is not as bulky and expensive. Its lightweight, flexible, and power saving components will allow students to use it all day during school without having to charge it or worry about fitting it inside their backpacks. As a future history teacher, my students will constantly be reading articles and making use of the textbook because I always found it beneficial during my time as student. Having easy access to this awesome technology in "tomorrow's classroom" will create a whole new attitude when it comes to textbook use and paper based activities because it will make it more innovative and interesting by actually engaging students.

The digital divide is a term that is used to describe those who and who do not have access to technology on a daily basis. It is not all about access, but also skills and use. Personally, I have always been given access to modern technology. Internet was always readily available at home, and at school to complete school work or just to use socially. My parents always provided me with the most modern technology to give me an advantage while completing schoolwork, and my schools have been providing me with computer education classes since kindergarten to learn all different kinds of adaptive skills. In high school, I always had a computer or iPad personally provided to me to use during class and at home to access my notes and textbooks. In my classroom, I will address the digital divide in my classroom by being knowledgeable and sensible when it comes knowing about my student's technology access and what kind of reasonable assignments they will be able to complete at home or even in the classroom. I will always make sure that not a single student will be left behind due to inability to have access to modern technology because that is not just.

The PowerPoint Presentation assignment gave me the hardest time. I never would've thought that I would struggle trying to use this application because I have been learning how to use it since Kindergarten. This assignment was very helpful in providing me with knowing the skills I need to improve on, especially creating a master slide. I did not like the master slide. It was a very difficult process, and even after research I still was not able to figure it out. But, I am very thankful for this assignment so I can sharpen my skills for the future. In my classroom, PowerPoint will be used on a daily basis so even the existence of the application will be extremely beneficial.