Blog # 3

After reading this chapter I think that the most important advancement in education technology will be the widespread use of the tablet pc. Students will be able to save all of their notes in one organized place. They will always be able to find them and the notes will be searchable and editable. This will make studying go even faster. Another really good thing about tablet pc's is that many textbook publishers are looking at how to publish the books online. Therefore students could access college textbooks online and it would dramatically cut down on the amount of paper used in the production of these books, and it would cut down on the price of textbooks for the students. The tablet pc will benefit all levels of eduacation.
Another software program that has a dramatic influence on education is powerpoint. Powerpoint is a more interseting way to put up lectures because a teacher can incorporate color, pictures, and movies. Powerpoint is already in widespread use in high schools and colleges. It makes it easy for students to go back and review the lecture because powerpoint presentations can easily be put up online for students to refer back to.
Web page authoring software is another one that has already had a huge impact on schools everywhere and of every grade level. Teacher's can make home pages for their classes and post homework, news, upcoming events, etc. and it is accesible anytime on the internet. Parents and teachers dont have to wonder if the kids are getting the information home to the parents and it cuts down on the use of paper.
Homeuse software really helps people by doing their taxes, and making legal documents, and resumes. It helps people not have to rely on a professional as much it makes people more self sufficient as it teaches them to do it on their own.
Most of us use some type of software in our everyday lives and it has made a big impact on computers and technology.