Blog # 1

Chapter 1 covered a broad range of things from the newest technology to the history of the computer. The chapter starts out with focusing on the need for schools to teach computer literacy because by the year 2010 every job is expected to use a computer in some way. This means there needs to be a lot more focus on teaching with technology because not every family has a personal computer in their home. Some kids only access to technology will be at school.
Another major impact that technology has had is changing the way that students learn. The new "digital students" are hypercommunicators, multitaskers, and goal oriented. Which is a complete switch from previous generations before mass technology. Teachers now have to integrate technology into their everyday lesson plans. Computers in the classroom also allow multisensory learning which caters to all learning styles instead of just straight instruction.
Computers also make the everyday tasks of the people who work in the schools easier. They allow people to get work donw faster, and in a more clear and efficient way. Computers ability to store and process data make communication easier between teacher and principals through e-mail and websites on the internet make it easy for parents to stay involved and up to date on what is going on in their childs school.
Technology is very important in todays world. In order for a student to be successful in the future they must come out of school being able to use all of the technology available to them.