Blog 10

I did not really find anything interesting from reading other peoples blogs. everyone read the chapters and wrote a response just like I did. All of the entries were basically the same. only one thing sticks out...Allen's blogs were always like a gazillion pages long. At least someone went above and beyond in their blogs =) YAY for NOT having to read any more blogs!

I am interested to learn more about formula generators. I know there are programs out there that will help make a math test or a formula sheet with symbols and characters that are not normally on a typing program. I think it would be beneficial to know how to create math sheets like this for a lesson.

I plan on integrating technology into my lesson plans and into my classroom in general. The students need something to keep them interested and PowerPoint's or virtual tours are a good visual in the classroom. Hopefully in a few years every student will be able to have access to computers in the individual classrooms. this would provide a ore interactive and "funner" way to learn and teach.

Blog # 9

I would use the National Geographic website as a tool in my classroom. The website is well known and is a valid website. National geographic has been used for decades as a tool in the classroom. The kids will enjoy it because there are a number of different sites and different educational links for kids to use interactive, games, pictures, and educational articles on current events. I could use national geographic to show pictures and get creative ideas for activities.
I wish there was a big imax like TV area in every school. this way we would be able to take kids into a virtual reality on tours through Africa,space, and underseas. It would be a fun innovative way to learn

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/

Chapter 8

Chapter 8 is about security issues,ethics, and emerging technologies in education. A computer security risk can cause a lot of damage to computer equipment

Let me just add in my personal experience with a computer security risks...My computer jumped out of my arms over spring break and fell hard core onto the floor. the screen cracked and it was completely dead =( Its now on vacation to the Gateway warehouse to be fixed. I am with out a computer for a month now. HOW SAD IS THAT?? I'm a little frazzled to say the least.

Anyway a computer crime is any illegal act involving a computer. This includes unauthorized access and use (like a hacker-a person who tries to break into a computer usually with the intent of stealing or corrupting data. Computer viruses are also designed to corrupt data in a computer. there are three main types of viruses. the first is a boot sector virus that replaces the boot program which is used to start the computer. the second is a file virus which inserts virus codes into program files on the computer. the third main type of virus is a macro virus which uses the macro language of an application to hide the virus. there are several different programs that can be used to keep a program from getting a virus. for example virus detection and removal software such as Norton antivirus, and spy sweeper. these programs protect computers and networks from viruses.

Internet ethics are important in education because students have to be restricted to being able to use objectionable materials on the Internet. with educational con trolls like AUP regulate rules on school district computers. these rules are designed to emerge educational technologies that will influence public education in a positive way.

Last week we did our PowerPoint's. YAYYY PowerPoint!!! =)