Word Processing Activity, Etc.

We've done quite a bit in our class this week, and outside of it as well. We've learned more about GoogleDocs and various search engines. The reading was interesting, especially chapter four on critical thinking. I thought the lesson on word processing was helpful. There is certainly more to a word processing program than most people consider. Best of all, there are things that we can take from this and use to help students.

So far we've learned quite a bit in our classes. We are becoming familiar with many different types of internet resources. I wasn't aware that I could so easily create a powerpoint on the internet or go to that "face" website and put my mug on someone famous.

The book "Supporting Learning With Technology" is a very interesting and thought provoking read. I am currently reading chapter four, which deals with critical thinking and I think there are many points raised from the reading that are worth pondering. Sometimes it is difficult to assess a person's ability to think critically, however I think these skills are as important as any. A democracy depends on a citizenry that is able to evaluate and analyze the information it consumes.