Wednesday, November 20, 2013

TA #1 Jordan: Improvising and, Understanding the Positives and Negatives of Progressive Technology Native to an Individual's Domicile

A couple of weeks ago I showed up to Candace Walter's speaking class on test day. The speaking class went to the computer laboratory and planned on recording their answers on the computers. Following the first question the computers had a SNAFU. This technical difficulty restricted the students from recording on the computer. Ms. Walters, using semi-MacGyver instinct instructed the students to use their smart phones to record themselves. I helped Joelle on account of her iphone did not seem to be working, so she made use of mine.The students recorded interesting answers to mundane questions about the differences between Tallahassee and their hometown as well as whether they liked living in an apartment or a house more. Most of the recordings were emailed and received with  the exception of a few. It is necessary on occasion to use rudimentary technology that has an impeccable record of service. The test was ultimately a success and the improvisation demonstrated was excellent to observe

2 comments:

  1. I think that the use of the phones might actually be better than our computer labs. Think of how you can use this "rudimentary technology" in innovative ways.

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  2. To be honest, most smart phones are faster than the computers in the lab. Dr. Grill has had problems with them also.

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