Blog #2

Chapter 2 is mainly about the internet and the different ways we use communication. Communication, or telecommunications, is the transmission of data between two or more computers using a communication channel. there are many different types of communication networks.
A network can either be a Local Area Network (LAN) or a Wide Area Network (WAN). There are advantages and disadvantages to both.
The internet is a very recent form of technology. The first internet service became functional in 1969. It was called ARPANET. The original ARPANET was a local network at the University of California's campus. The national organizations started to use the internet. The National Science Foundation was one of them and they used the service NSFnet. Over the years the internet has gotten more advanced and quicker.
To connect to the internet you must first have access providers. Then you can continue to the connection. Also, the internet backbone and addresses become important for use once you are connected. The internet is run off the basis of the world wide web (www) and web browser software.
The intternet is also used for games and stuff not just research. It has made it easier to communicate with features like AIM and facebook.

Blog #1

In the chapter, the book discussed storage media devices and I found that very interesting since I really just learned about them a few months ago. Computers have a special slot designed to put memory cards and PC cards in. A PC card is a very small device that adds more memory, network cards, disk drives and several other abilities to small computers. A memory card is a removable device that allows the operator to move data between a mobile device to a computer. There are also USB flash drives that come in many different shapes and sizes. This is also another wasy to transfer data. An output device is anything that is able to convey information to a user. The most common of these are monitors. Monitors display the information that is housed inside. Another really common one is the printer. This is an output device that takes texts and graphical information and transfers it onto paper, which is called a hard copy.
While reading over some other students blogs, I found it interesting that everyone picked different things to write about. I noticed that alot of people did discuss the many different output devices. I find it very interesting that everyone in this class is hoping to be a teacher, and I like how we all realize how big technololgy is in the classroom. I also found it interesting looking at other people's blogs because you can tell who knows alot about technology and who doesn't.
In this chapter I found out alot about different ways to store data. And I know that I will really need that when I begin to teacher. I found it really neat to learn about memory cards and such because just a few months ago is when I used one. And before I left for college my parents bought me one and I was still kind of unsure about exactly what to use it for. I also never really thought about the fact that monitors were a type of output device. I am really enjoying this book because it seems to discuss alot of important information that I will need to use in the classroom.

Blog #0

I had to take a computer class in high school. It helped with typing speed and how to use basic microsoft programs including Word, Excell, Powerpoint and Publisher. Also, I had to use computers and the internet at my last job.
I hope to learn more shortcuts in this class.
I am a very active and very visual learner.