Thursday, March 24, 2011

Chapter 6: Digital Technologies in the Classroom


After reading and analyzing the pros and cons of using technology in the classroom, I would prefer to teach in a classroom that has technology such as computers, iPods, SMARTboards, and other pieces of technology that would be useful to a student’s education. I want my students to be able to have access to the Internet for computers and laptops. With these resources children will be more engaged with the lesson and want to learn. Of course there are cons to technology in the classroom, but to me I feel the pros outweigh the cons. One of the examples from chapter six helps prove that technology is important in the classroom. The example is about electronic whiteboards. This is great for classrooms because they provide hands on activities to get the students excited to learn. 

My favorite Super Bowl Ad

         After watching all of the Super Bowl Ads, I would have to say that my favorite was the ad for the Volkswagen. The reason I liked this commercial the best was because of the cute, little kid. When advertisements have little kids in their commercial it always has a positive effect on people. Most people, associate little kids with happiness. Thus making this commercial one of the most memorable ad of them all. Looking past the cute factor of the commercial, it also was funny and very creative. Another reason why I liked this commercial the best is because when I was younger I used to enjoy watching all the Star Wars movies.