Chapter 7

In Chapter 7 we were introduced to the internet and the world wide web both inside and outside of the classroom. The chapter began with an introduction on how the internet works and the different pieces of technology one would need if they wished to connect to the internet. Most of this material about connecting to the internet I already knew because I have a computer and have been using it for a very long time. Chapter seven also talked about the different kinds of activities you can do on the internet such as emailing, researching, video conferencing and instant messaging.
Although I already know a lot of the material in this chapter just from years of practice, it was nice to get a refresher on how a lot of this technology actually works. If my internet access ever goes down, ( which is does frequently) perhaps the material learned in this chapter will help me mend the problem. The information I found in this chapter to be most interesting and helpful for my future classroom was the part about virtual reality. Virtual Reality probably is hard to come by in regular classrooms because of its high price, but if I am ever fortunate enough to teach in a district that can afford that kind of virtual reality technology then I will utilize it to its full advantage. This kind of technology is especially valuable for students with disabilities who may not be able to participate fully in classroom activities. They could use this technology to keep pace with the other students and get a better quality education.