Ch. 6
Based on the contents of Chapter 6, I would prefer to have as many digital technologies in my classroom. There are so many various technologies available that serve many different purposes. Some are modest expenses, such as headphones that can allow students to work with audio programs in any setting, while others are more expensive, complex technologies such as voice-activated devices for students with severe physical disabilities. Mini-laptops have also provided a cheaper and less cumbersome way to provide students with more accessibility to things such as educational software or research databases on the internet. Also, portable storage devices such as USB drives make it much easier to transport multiple files at once. USB drives are also very useful for students that are working on essays or other assignments in multiple places, because now a student can start their paper on a school computer and take it home to finish it.
Ch. 11
An example of a traditional audio technology are earphones. Earphones can be used to allow students to have an independent learning experience, and they eliminate potentially distracting noises produced by some software. They allow students engage in a much wider range of activities in any setting, because they will not be a distraction to their peers. An emerging audio technology is the MP3 format, which is a much more compact format through which media can be saved. This can allow a teacher to carry all of their media examples in one compact unit, such as an MP3 player. The overhead projector is a traditional visual technology. The projector is easy to use for teachers, and it provides an enlarged and uniform set of notes for students to reference. A newer visual technology is the website YouTube. YouTube is a source with millions of videos that are easily accessible and can provide a more memorable example for whatever one is teaching.
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