Mike Jones #12a

I was thinking about emerging technologies and i agree with Julie. Smart board is one of the greatest tools that a student has the possibility of using. When i was in Tech Ed when i saw a movie from Woodriver Middle school which is one of the top technology middle schools in the USA and they were using a Smart board in 2000. Students can use this while incorporating how they learn with teaching a sample lesson to the class. there are a varities of ways a student can use this

Ashley I
Assignment #12a
When conducting my internet research on emerging technologies I came across a sight that featured the top ten emerging technologies of our time and I found a few of them that were very interesting. One such technology entitled “A New Focus for Light”, described how electrical engineers are finding a way to make DVD-like discs that store 3.6 terabytes of data—the equivalent of more than 750 of today’s 4.7-gigabyte recordable DVD’s. This would make it possible for one DVD to hold WAY more information/movies than the current design we have now. Mostly this would help educators save money on the cost of DVD’s used for educational purposes and also this new technology is something that higher educated students might be able to expand upon in the electrical engineering realm.
Another interesting emerging technology entitled “Personalized Medical Monitors” is the use of computers to automate some diagnostics which could make the practice of medicine more personal. The researcher believes that computers can help doctors efficiently interpret the ever growing masses of data that are acquired for each patient. By quickly perceiving patterns that might otherwise be buried, software may provide the key to more precise and personalized medicine and possibly predict or prevent a serious medical complication. This technology would be very helpful for all of the medical field, especially the medical students who could spend their time focusing more on learning about the material needed to perform their job well instead of keeping records and data organized.

Charlie Bruner 12a

The techonology that I looked at isn't quite emerging per say, but being refined to the point that it is usefull. The technology I am talking about is a microlab application. What microlab is, is a interface of lab probes with a computer i.e. temperature probe, termal couple, pH probe. The exciting application of this in a high school setting is that students can use the computer to collect all their data for an experiment with one machine, analyze it, and print. Most older labs use analog or manual probes. The students learning can be assess by how accurate their data is that they collected. This would measure their ability to use the technology and their understanding of the technology.

Julie P #14

I became aware of smartboards when I went to observe a high school classroom last year. I watched how it was used and some problems the students were having using it. Right away, I thought they were fascinating and interesting. A decision about them was formed by using them and talking to teachers and students that used them. I found them to be much more useful and helpful than they were confusing. During the making of my I-movie, I decided to use the smartboard in the background as an explanation tool, which confirmed my thoughts that they are a good, useful technology for the classroom.

Korey Alfred-Assignment 12a #5

When searching for an emerging technology, I came across an article about an intelligent software assistant. This technology will allow a computer to learn and develop according to the needs and personality of its user. This is especially helpful in a classroom setting, where many different types of people are represented. The computer technology has the potential to facilitate the needs of students in a variety of settings, but especially when the student is undertaking a difficult task. This tool will make researching much easier and provide a more "personal" relationship with the next generation computers.

Julia Noel - #6

When searching emerging technologies online I came across the idea of virtual labs. This may seem as it is meant for older students but I think it could also be incorporated into elementary schools. It is a way or having pre-labs, alternate homework assignments other then textbooks and in-class activities that are all online. This would still work in elementary classrooms because the labs could be easier but still fun. It is a way of getting students to use technology. This way evaluations can still be done online also. Virtual labs may also be more exciting and keep students more engaged. This sounds like a great technology to use in classrooms!

Matt L Assignment #12a

Vivek Pai of Princeton University is working on saving web sites directly to computers so that places with little to no bandwith and computers with little RAM can view websites and have access to the internet. This is especially important in third world countries, but schools in the US could also benefit from this. Students who couldn't get online would now be able to use the internet for research and learning about subjects.