Learning Journal

Name: Heather Airey
Module: Tool

   
This module introduced to two new programs: Inspiration and WebWhacker.  I found Inspiration to have greater potential to either review a previous topic or to introduce a new topic by giving students a way to present the concepts that are included in the topic and illustrate which concepts are directly linked to each other.
    It was a challenge to produce a PowerPoint presentation that dealt with a mathematical concept.  Many times students have questions about math concepts that must be dealt with immediately that would require interrupting the flow of a presentation.  I have done PowerPoint presentations for another class (Forensic Psychology).  These presentations had a more formal feel and a question and answer period following the main presentation.
    Oppenheimer’s “Computer Delusion” was interesting reading and food for thought.  While it was written as more of a persuasive essay rather then a factual research paper, he did present areas that should be of concern to educators trying to implement technology tools in the classroom.
   
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