Educational Technology
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Journal
The following journal entries were written after each class session. Each one includes a topic of discussion based on a controversial subject in society, and an educational technology topic based on how the form of technology would be used in the classroom.
October
22nd, 2001
How exactly does the theory of evolution make
sense? This journal entry tries to make sense of the theory of evolution,
while offering some insight on incorporating it into the classroom.
This entry also introduces scanning to its readers, and provides instruction
on how to scan pictures and other objects.
October
29th, 2001
Internet censorship, is it fair? Various
opinions from parents, children, and students on whether or not the Internet
should be censored are offered in this entry. Also included in this
entry is a brief description of the computer program PowerPoint, and how
to use it in the classroom.
November
5th, 2001
The fairly recent controversy of genetic engineering
and cloning has become more apparent in today's society. Click here
to view some of the benefits and negative aspects of genetic engineering.
Should it be allowed?
November
12th, 2001
It often goes ignored of, but could a food
shortage be in our near future? The following entry provides some
insight on a possible food shortage and how it can be prevented.
Also, implementing graphics into the classroom can be a lot of fun, click
here to find out how to do so!
November
19th, 2001
Too many laws regarding personal use and abuse
of the environment? This entry offers information regarding environmental
laws, and opinions on exactly how much is too much when it comes to our
earth.
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