Chapter 1 Short Answers

Question 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.

My Answer is 1. The web. The Web has become so important now becuase it has become such a useful tool for everyone. Students can use the web to find all kinds of information that can help them for their knowledge as well as learning. The web provides so many programs that can be used to help increase learning. 2. Laptops (portable computers) Laptops are good devices for students to have because students can use their laptops during class to help them with their work. Also these laptops can be used in a variety of different places with makes it convient for students to access things on the computer.

Question 2
Discuss one emerging trend in technology and the effect it could have on classrooms and schools.

My Answer is One emerging trend in technology is portable devices. Portable devices could have an effect on classrooms and schools because these devices can help make things a lot easier. Students can take these devices where ever they need to go also they are very easy to operate. This way every student can have a computer in class to help them when they are learning. They are able to bring it where ever they go to use as a tool for learning.

Question 3
Explain reasons for developing an electronic portfolio.

My Answer is Some different reasons for developing an electronic portfolio are that an electronic portfolio would be a good way to keep alot of information, projects, etc, for yourself to see or even others. This gives you a good way to look back on what you have done. It provides you with the chance to be able to save eveything.