Although I feel pretty confident in my technology endeavors, the one detail I did notice just by taking the surveys was that my technological jargon is a bit weak. There were some questions on the survey I feel I could not answer properly because I got confused by the terminology. I might have been able to accomplish the written tasks with a check mark of ‘yes’, I just do not know for sure because my vocabulary in this subject is a weakness. I mostly got troubled when taking the Technology Applications Inventory, and I mostly have trouble with the picture terms. Number 15 especially threw me for a loop- 125k? Is that $125,000? (Just kidding, I know it’s not).
Even though I do use image, audio, and video files, I have neither created such files, nor have the slightest idea on how to image and implement personal files such as those mentioned into my English curriculum at the moment.
Another aspect in which I had to check ‘no’- but was fascinated by the idea of- was number 38, virtual environments. When I think of virtual environments or virtual reality, I immediately think of games of course. However, I also remember Week Two’s reading number seven, Adopt and Adapt: Shaping Tech for the Classroom, the author mentioned reference to SimCity and other virtual reality games (Prensky, 3). What an opportunity to create an environment simulated with relationships, rigor, and relevance. I would love an opportunity to implement some sort of virtual reality scenario into my curriculum.
One personal thought that came to mind when I was thinking of all this virtual scenario business was my outdated experience of virtual environments in elementary school. Once a week we would venture to the computer lab and take turns playing The Oregon Trail. This game, in my opinion, was somewhat of a virtual reality experience for me… We had to purchase real necessities with the money provided and travel cross country in hopes the axle on our wagon wouldn’t break, Susie wouldn’t get whooping cough, or we wouldn’t run out of bread and water. It just got me thinking- how funny I had this opportunity eighteen years ago back in the 20th century, yet I cannot find a way to implement this type of environment in 2009 and the 21st century. I feel I should find a solution to this situation.
Briefly, other aspects of the inventory were items like chart styles and data (number 51). Again, I use charts, the terminology is just not clear.
In the second survey, I was pretty confident. I teach at a computer-based alternative learning center focused on drop-out recovery/prevention and credit recovery. Since our campus is computer-based, we have a wealthy abundance of technology at our fingertips. I will say that the data taking and following trends needs to become a more formal, organized process to be utilized more frequently.
Overall, on a scale of 1-5, 5 being the best, I feel like I have a great understanding and wealth of technology available to me. So in general, I feel I’m a strong 4 eager to learn.
Even though I do use image, audio, and video files, I have neither created such files, nor have the slightest idea on how to image and implement personal files such as those mentioned into my English curriculum at the moment.
Another aspect in which I had to check ‘no’- but was fascinated by the idea of- was number 38, virtual environments. When I think of virtual environments or virtual reality, I immediately think of games of course. However, I also remember Week Two’s reading number seven, Adopt and Adapt: Shaping Tech for the Classroom, the author mentioned reference to SimCity and other virtual reality games (Prensky, 3). What an opportunity to create an environment simulated with relationships, rigor, and relevance. I would love an opportunity to implement some sort of virtual reality scenario into my curriculum.
One personal thought that came to mind when I was thinking of all this virtual scenario business was my outdated experience of virtual environments in elementary school. Once a week we would venture to the computer lab and take turns playing The Oregon Trail. This game, in my opinion, was somewhat of a virtual reality experience for me… We had to purchase real necessities with the money provided and travel cross country in hopes the axle on our wagon wouldn’t break, Susie wouldn’t get whooping cough, or we wouldn’t run out of bread and water. It just got me thinking- how funny I had this opportunity eighteen years ago back in the 20th century, yet I cannot find a way to implement this type of environment in 2009 and the 21st century. I feel I should find a solution to this situation.
Briefly, other aspects of the inventory were items like chart styles and data (number 51). Again, I use charts, the terminology is just not clear.
In the second survey, I was pretty confident. I teach at a computer-based alternative learning center focused on drop-out recovery/prevention and credit recovery. Since our campus is computer-based, we have a wealthy abundance of technology at our fingertips. I will say that the data taking and following trends needs to become a more formal, organized process to be utilized more frequently.
Overall, on a scale of 1-5, 5 being the best, I feel like I have a great understanding and wealth of technology available to me. So in general, I feel I’m a strong 4 eager to learn.
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