Blog #3

Chapter 4 discussed different parts of computers and other devices we use everyday. Input devices are things such as keyboards, scanners, and digital cameras. It is any hardware that enables us to enter data into a computer. On the other side of the spectrum, output is data that has been processed into information. Some examples of output devices are the computer monitor, printers, projectors, and speakers. In order to ensure that our input and output are secure, there are things called storage media and devices. There are many different devices to store information depending on how much you need stored. A disk is the most commonly used device. There are many different disks which can hold different amounts of information.

Being an elementary education major, my goal is to be a teacher, obviously. Before I get too caught up in the Monday through Friday routine for the rest of my life, I want to be a missionary. I would really like to teach in some third world countries. Learning about all of this technology is so amazing to me, and I want to try and bring computers to some schools in Africa or countries in Central America. Learning about all of the interesting things we can now do, just makes me want to go to these countries and show them just a small amount of what I know in hopes that the children will want to make a change in their country and hopefully pull them out of poverty.

I had no idea about the Inspiration program. I think that it will be so useful in my career. As well as a study tool. Learning how to put notes and videos and how it all turns into an outline just blew me away! I thought that the only way to present notes was a boring power point show. But I've learned so much just in 4 weeks and I'm really excited to put all of this new knowledge to use in the future!