Chapter One Response!

Technology is more present today than ever before in our society and it continues to develop each day. Advances in software are rising daily, whether it is with computers, cell phones, or etc. This is exciting because these advances are changing educational practices for the positive. Chapter One of Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching, goes in to great depth discussing wireless connectivity. As I sit and think about wireless capabilities, I think about all the places in my community that has wireless internet for laptop users. This technological advance has made accessing the network as simple as the click of a button without connections with cables. It is necessary for me to add this has made my life easier with school work and class work as I travel. I am able to hook up in airports, restaurants, and hotels while I am away from home. This advancement does not stop in our community it is also present in our schools, as well. Many schools today have “hotspots” around the building where teachers and students can access the internet from anywhere in the school. Wireless connectivity has made classroom organization much simpler because teachers do not have to have particular stations for computer set up, rather students can access the internet while sitting at various locations. As much as I despise arranging my classroom, this is truly beneficial to me. Luckily, this wireless trend has provided more opportunities of classroom design without being stuck with placing classroom computers in one location. I am excited to see where these advancements will take us in the future!