Chapter 1 Short answer

1.
Name two advances or developments that have occurred in technology since the 1970s that you feel have had significant effects on education, and explain why these technological changes had such effects.
Your Answer:
In 1994 the world wide web (www) was born. This has significant effects on education because it allows for teachers to utilize information they might not be able to access through textbooks. Because as we all know textbooks are very expensive and you can not have them all.
In 1977 the first microcomputers entered the schools. This led to the computer literacy movement. This was our start point.

2.
Discuss one emerging trend in technology and the effect it could have on classrooms and schools.
Your Answer:
I believe Development in portable devices have grown rapidly. We now have laptops and other hand held devices. These have been effective in classrooms and schools because students are able to access information on the web, and you can follow along with the instructors notes. Students are even allowed to bring laptops to the classrooms at the college level to take their notes on.

3.
Explain reasons for developing an electronic portfolio.
Your Answer:
The electronic portfolio is a good idea because the student can put a collection together of all their work overtime. This allows for themselves and others to view their work and see how their skills have developed and progressed. Teachers feel an electronic portfolio is a way to show their accomplishment in their field.