Chapter One: Short Answers

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:
First of all the world wide web has been the most signifcant effect on education, because students can use it to refence all types of information. Also, Today it is much easier to cary computers around with you and you have much more interenet access available to you. It's easy to carry computers such as laptops around with you in order access the web anytime you want.

2.Discuss one emerging trend in technology and the effect it could have on classrooms and schools.
My Answer:
I think wireless internet is huge. More often teacher have the oportunity to use the internet right in their classrooms if students have laptops available (for example this class).

3.Explain reasons for developing an electronic portfolio.
My Answer:
It is an easier and more convenient way to demonstrate your skills. Creating an electronic portfolio shows you are skilled at using technology, which is very important.