1. 1. In the elementary level, I feel that our teachers spent way too much time worrying about teaching cursive. We were told by each teacher in elementary school that we needed cursive because we would be forced to write in cursive once we reached the middle school level. This turned out not to be true at all, in fact, we were told just to write with what we were comfortable with. Whenever there was a major paper to write we had to type it. I think they should have focused on the moving technology and had us use the internet to keep up with class and enrich what we studied. If I were to send an email to my teachers, I would tell them that they should force their students to use the internet for sources and research. They should also teach them how to use and determine what credible sources are online.
2. 2. In the business field, any technology that can speed up communication and the ability to conference between others will be crucial to success. The ability to communicate with partners and others in business is key to know what exactly is going on. Also, in some cases, it allows business to get done without having to fly out and deal with annoying conference calls, when instead; you can sit in the boardroom and stream a meeting live as if everyone were in the same place. Lastly, I am learning how to figure things out for myself here at Oakland by using the internet to find information that I may not be able to find in my books. I do think that Oakland is teaching and preparing us for this technological age that the world is approaching. I am sure as I continue to pursue my major at Oakland I will learn more about adapting to the technological advances that continue to be created.
3. 3.Yes, I feel a lot more relaxed and free when writing in a blog or email. When I am writing on a blog, I feel that there is not pressure on my shoulders. Writing a blog is supposed to allow the writer to feel like they should be free to express whatever is on his or her mind. I feel like my blog is a place where I do not have to stress myself out over citing sources correctly, or being graded on a paper that has to have a specific response. I have an audience that is interested in learning about me as a writer rather than what facts I have to provide in an assigned paper.
4. 4.If I were a teacher of a math class, I would teach the students how to use technology to do projects and assignments. I would use new ways to teach students math through the use of hands on technology. For example, the use of tablets that are synced to the same network of the class would allow me to look at the students’ work in class. I could use this type of technology to play games and correct students even easier. This would be ideal to use to make a teaching environment much more enriched and effective.
5. 5.The tone of this piece seems to be very stern and a little sarcastic toward the educational system of today. I completely agree with the tone of this thesis. In today’s world, education is what gives people the opportunity to succeed and be what they want to be. If education is below par, and children don’t have as good as a chance to be what they want to be, then this just is not fair to any child. The question then becomes, what job allows you to work as dumb as you are, and that is not the American dream.
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