Chapter 11

As a language teacher, using audio visual technology is essential.  I could use traditional audio technology like cassette tape players and recorders to tape students speaking and be able to play it back later.  I could also use newer technology such as internet audio, and MP3 formatted audio to help students practice spanish listening skills.  I will need to use visual technology as well, such as the traditional overhead projectors to show documents to the entire class.  If I lucky, though I might have newer document projection technology such as a document camera that I can use to show the entire class documents and small objects. Using these tools will help  my teaching and better engage the students.

Chapter 6

I would prefer to be in a classroom that had more digital technology as opposed to a classroom that had very little technology, although I think that there is probably a middle ground.  As a Spanish teacher, it would be very useful to have a variety of technology such a a video and voice recorders, computers, smart boards, etc.  I believe that in a classroom where students are learning a foreign language it is especially important to present students with the information every way possible, so that each student will get a chance at learning in the way that  works best for them. I do think, however, that students could be overstimulated with technology or that it could be more distracting then helpful at times, so I would have to monitor the students carefully and make sure they all know how to properly use the technology.  Overall, I think that having more technology and being able to use it to enhance lessons is preferable to a classroom without technology.

Superbowl Ads

My favorite part of watching the super bowl is the commercials. This year, my favorite commercial was the  bridgestone reply all commercial.  In this commercial, one office worker sends a message to his coworker, and his coworker tells him he hit reply all. The guy goes crazy and runs all over the place knocking all the electronics out of everyone's hands. He gets back to his office and his coworker says he's only kidding, he just sent it to him. I thought it was really funny and relatable, because I always worry about sending the accidentally sending the wrong things to the wrong people. I thought it was an effective and clever commercial. I didn't expect it to be about tires, but the worked in their brand well.  This year, the commercials were still the best part of the superbowl.