I really liked how the reading emphasized that creative projects do not require hightech, expensive materials and tools. Not every classroom is equipped with a laser cutter and a 3D printer. Most classrooms are underfunded for supplies and educators pay out of pocket for many basic necessities. If an art teacher is convinced that the only way to involve technology in their curriculum is if they personally pay for an expensive piece of equipment, then it probably will not happen. Utilizing basic technological sources, like word processing and online publishing, allow educators to use technology without breaking the bank and give students a new creative outlet.
In the second reading, the story about "Googling the Error" really resonated with me because it is something that I grew up with, but I had to teach it to my parents. Whenever I have a problem with the computer or the wifi or the television, I google the problem and find the solution online. My ability to solve problems this way made my parents think I was very technologically savvy and they often asked me for help. When I went away for college, I had to teach them how to google problems for themselves because it seemed illogical for them to call me just to have me google it. I had no more knowledge than they did and we both had access to the internet so really they were just as capable of solving the problem.
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