I have to confess, that technology is not my strong point. In my country, years ago, it was not an important class and for this reason, I never had an interest in it. I know that technology is very important to execute any job right now. To give a simple example, only to pump gas, the sales person has to know how to use the gas pump machine, and if the customer pays with credit card, the sales person needs to know, how to do the transaction.
I graduated with two Bachelors in Interior Design and Industrial Design, when I graduated in 2005; I found a job faster in Interior Design that in Industrial design. With Interior Design, I had to work with AutoCAD program. This program is wonderful and I work on it, all the time. But, if right now, I would like to find a job as industrial designer, it could be difficult because the companies ask for so many programs that I feel in a prehistoric time, even though I know how to use the computer and three programs of design more, still it is not enough.
I support the idea that technology has to be integrated in the curriculum program from K-12, so later on, the children won’t have the problem of making mistakes with technology.
I am very optimistic with this class, because I would like to know how to integrate technology in my classes and how I can be more productive in the school. The article Four Takes on Technology, really open my expectations to go forward in this class and learn as much as I can. In the web site to integrate groups of students around the world in the article Friends & Flags, the students have the opportunity to learn other cultures and languages with interactive activities. I want my future students to have a good experience in my classes learning Spanish and Arts with technology as a principal source for them.
Nice job. The great thing about technology is that it is difficult to mess up. You can always hit the "back arrow" or cancel or delete. DO not be afraid to explore and try. FOr example, it is very difficult to read your blog post becuase of the font color. I had to highlight the post in order to read. You can edit the post by clicking on the pencil icon. Click on the tabs to see what you can do. You will see the same kind of menu bar as you do in Microsoft Word. You will go to the POSTING TAB.
ReplyDeleteActually, I see that you need to go back to where you selected your design. I see that my comments are in the same font color. I can help you on Friday.
ReplyDeleteHello Liliana, I'm glad to see you've joined our group!
ReplyDeleteOn my computer the color of your type is very hard to read. Could you please choose a darker orange?
Thank you.
Ric
You are definitely not alone in being uncomfortable with new technologies. They are always changing and hard to keep up with, but I too am optimistic about this class and what it will teach us.
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