Part 1 of Core 1 Assignment

Technology has grown so much over the years that it is difficult to think about all the things I am good at or that I would like to learn how to do. Under Multimedia technology, I am strong in camera usage and editing pictures on the computer because that happens to be one of my favorite hobbies. I am also very good in Microsoft Office including Powerpoint, Excel, and Word. I was in a Business Academy in high school that required us to take an entire class to learn how to use these programs. This required me to do several different projects in these programs and made me become very comfortable using them. Along with that, many people have also become addicted to new play-oriented technology such as the Nintendo WII. I personally feel that I have a strong point in using the WII, along with the old Super Nintendo game. These are just some of the few areas of technology that are some of my strong points.
Just like anything else, there is always room for improvement when it comes to technology. I could improve in many different areas, but there are a few things that I would really like to learn how to use. For example, some of my peers can shoot short videos, upload them to the computer, and then edit them like an actual movie. I feel that having knowledge of this skill could be useful in future projects or if I ever want to make a short video for fun.
As I mentioned before, technology is changing each and every day. It is hard to keep up with how much I know and how much I don't know about technology. Overall, I feel that I have a lot to learn about different areas of technology and will be adding to my knowledge as I improve in the areas that I can improve in.

Homework 1/25/10

In my article called "Literacy of the 21st Century," the author is pointing out the fact that teenagers these days seem to know a lot more about computers and technology then do most people from older generations. She is saying how we depend more now a days on computers and technology to help us become literate, where as twenty years ago, that was certainly not the case. The author is directing the argument towards a wide audience including parents and students to inform them of how things have changed over the years and how technology has effected literacy these days. The writer is trying to get her audience to accept how technology is changing our world and changing the way students now become literate. It is a well written article and points out many interesting facts!