Blog 4

• This portion covers some of the important topics in chapter 4 of the textbook. Input devices are any hardware that permits you to enter programs, data, user responses and commands into a computer (keyboard, mouse, etc). Output devices are any part of the computer that can give information to the user (monitors, printers, speakers, etc.). Storage media and devices are the things you can save programs, documents, or assignments with (floppy disks, zip disks, hard disks, etc.).
• The new technology I learned to use this week consisted of programs on how to creat concept maps. I learned how to use the program Inspiration which is a technology on the computer to create concept maps when teaching. I can use comcept maps to teach how games are suppose to be played in physical education.
• I learned some new skills this week in and out of the classroom. I acquired the skills on how to create concept maps which is a good way to teach students certain topics. I also acquired the skill to creat mental mapping a similar but yet different idea of concept mapping. This too can be used to discuss topics with future students in the classroom. Last I learned how to use the program Inspiration which can help me creat concept maps to use when teaching.