1.  How is technology affecting the learning process?

2.  It is affecting in Four Ways :Democratization of Knowledge, Participatory Learning, Authentic Learning, and Multimodal Learning  D.O.K: Is brought about because the "Internet has become a treasure trove for content related to the academic curriculum, providing learners with free access to thousands of valuable courses, information sources, and experts  Teachers and students can use tools such as blogs and wikis for participatory and authentic learning in the context of those global issues.  Multimodal: Sophisticated media combining text and visuals is supporting multimodal learning, but at the same time is posing challenges for educators in terms of helping learners to interpret and understand multimedia messages this multimodal learning is evident in the what 21st century students have come to expect in their learning.

3.  What are the hardware devices on the computer, and what are the their functions?  What does technology integration mean?  How can a computer be used as a tool in the classroom?

4.  By: Markez Quinn

5.  Hardware/Functions  Input/Output Devices  Meaning of Technology Integration  Computers in the classroom  Gallary  Hyperlink

7.  Hardware:  Electronic and mechanical equipment that makes up a computer 1.Monitor 2.Motherboard 3.CPU 7. Optical disc drive 10. Mouse

8.  Monitor: is electronic visual display for computer.  Motherboard: also referred to as systemboard or mainboard, is the primary circuit board within a personal computer.  Central Processing Unit: is that part of a computer which executes software program instructions.  Optical disc drive: is a flat, usually circular disc which encode binary data in the form of pits  Mouse: is a pointing device that functions by detecting two- dimensional motion relative to its supporting surface.

10.  Input Devices  What is input devices: Any hardware component that allows you to enter data, programs, commands, and user response into a computer.  Example  Keyboard  Insertion Point  Mouse  Output Devices  What is output devices: Data that has been processed into a useful form called information.  Example  Display devices  Monitors  Printer

12.  According to the National Forum on Education (2005), Technology Integration is defined as the incorporation of technology resources and technology-based practices into the daily routines, work, and management of schools.  Specialized software  Network-based communication systems

14.  Computers are very important in the classroom.  Teacher have to enter grades, attendance, and type any reports.  Our Lesson Plans must be sent via email  We get frequent emails from the principals  Without computers we would not be able to do anything.  Students have to complete  Accelerated Reading  Star Math and Reading  Complete various projects Preparing for my First Period Class to come in. (WPHS, NC) My first period class has arrived and I am going over the material their teacher assigned them.

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