Chapter 8 talked about security issues and such when it comes to the internet and computer software. One of the most devastating things that can happen because of a security breech is a computer virus. A virus infects your computer, damages certain aspects of your system, and can even wipe out your entire hard drive. A virus is attached to a piece of software called the host program. The virus spreads when the program is shared.
There are precautions that you can take to protect your computer. There are many different types of virus software available that can help restore a computer after it has been infected by a virus. There is also antivirus software that can help prevent a virus from ever infecting a computer. Also, there are many tips about internet safety that can prevent viruses if followed.
Since my last post, I have learned how to use the new Windows Vista, because my new laptop has it. It is really cool but some things are pretty different. The new Microsoft Office software that comes with it is very different in its layout, and it is taking a while to get used to, but I am learning.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Post #7
Chapter 7 talked a lot about how to evaluate technology integration to make sure that it is appropriate for the audience that is using it. The use of rubrics and evaluation sheets assists students and teachers in doing this. Evaluation sheets can be used to evaluate websites, software, and other technology used in the classroom.
Some things that should be considered when evaluating these things are: authority, affiliation, purpose, objectivity, content and learning process, audience, currency, design, ease of use, and ability levels. A great way for teachers to determine how effective technology they used was is to have their students fill out such an evaluation and take consideration of the results.
Since my last post, I have learned how to do some cool things on PowerPoint that I did not know how to do before. I learned how to make a game using action buttons and hyperlinks and I learned how to change the slide master. I love that this class is teaching me even more about programs that I thought I knew all about.
Some things that should be considered when evaluating these things are: authority, affiliation, purpose, objectivity, content and learning process, audience, currency, design, ease of use, and ability levels. A great way for teachers to determine how effective technology they used was is to have their students fill out such an evaluation and take consideration of the results.
Since my last post, I have learned how to do some cool things on PowerPoint that I did not know how to do before. I learned how to make a game using action buttons and hyperlinks and I learned how to change the slide master. I love that this class is teaching me even more about programs that I thought I knew all about.
Post #6
Chapter 6 talked about curriculum and all that is included in it. State Departments of Education provide their school districts with documents that describe curriculum standards and benchmarks for learning. These documents can be called curriculum frameworks or curriculum guides. These documents can include standards for specific subject areas, benchmarks, activities, and forms of evaluation.
Most school districts are requiring students to complete certain benchmarks and reack grade level expectations before moving on to the next grade. A curriculum standard or goal defines what a student is expected to know at certain stages of education. A learning objective, or benchmark is a specific, measurable outcome or indicator that is usually tied to a curriculum standard.
Since my last post I have learned some interesting things that can be done in Excel. I learned how to use the "if" function and learned how to make a game using this function. This was really cool because I didn't realize all that could be done in Excel.
Most school districts are requiring students to complete certain benchmarks and reack grade level expectations before moving on to the next grade. A curriculum standard or goal defines what a student is expected to know at certain stages of education. A learning objective, or benchmark is a specific, measurable outcome or indicator that is usually tied to a curriculum standard.
Since my last post I have learned some interesting things that can be done in Excel. I learned how to use the "if" function and learned how to make a game using this function. This was really cool because I didn't realize all that could be done in Excel.
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