Post #8

Chapter 8 is all about computer security and the risks and safeguards that go along with technology. Computer Viruses are potentially damaging computer programs that are designed to negatively affect your computer without your knowledge. There are however some ways to prevent viruses from invading your computer, such as virus removal and detection. The chapter also talks about ways you can protect your computer from unauthorized users.
Within the last couple weeks I have actually learned a few new technological skills. After doing the latest power point assignments, I realized there is a lot to the program that i was unaware of. It was really cool learning how to create the jeopardy-type game, I think it will be very helpful in my future.
Lately I have been really unsure about what I want to do with my future. I am supposed to register for classes soon, so I keep thinking about whether being an educator is what I really want to do with my future... I should probably figure it out asap.

Post #5

Chapter 6 is all about technology, digital media, and curriculum integration. In further detail, the chapter goes into explain what education, curriculum standards and benchmarks are. Then the authors go on to discuss how the new curriculum is being affected by advances in technology, and how this is changing instructional strategies.
This week I didn't really learn any new technological skills. We didn't meet for class this week, and that is where I usually learn the new skills. And I haven't done this weeks assignment yet, but I'm sure when I finish it i will have acquired new and helpful skills.
As for something to share...nothing really new or exciting. But my birthday was on Sunday, so that was fun. I also found out that my family has trouble mailing packages. My sister managed to send my birthday present to our home address, rather than my apartment, and my mom managed to send it to my neighbors house...so that was fun.

blog # 4

Chapter 5 from the text talks all about Digital media applications, such as various Internet capabilities and different educational applications that can be accessed though the Internet. The chapter talks about features such as Web-Based Training, which is basically like a virtual tool used to learn new Internet programs.

The chapter is very informative and helpful on how to access numerous educational tools through the Internet.
Through out the past week I haven't really learned too many new skills involving technology. Through doing the SAM practice word test, my memory is being refreshed on a lot of things I've forgot how to do.

Something to share...something to share... Hmmm... Well, this past weekend I went to New York City, which was amazing! I had so much fun, and did so many awesome things. I don't even know where to start...we saw so many things, it was just so cool. A really good experience, and I cant wait ti go back asap!