Reflection 7 EME 2040

There are many tools that we use today in education and learning. One of the great tools of today is technology. In the technological age of today we must incorporate technology in education. I am happy to be witness to technology being an important faction of learning. The computer and the internet is an extremely important part of learning today. There are programs on the computer that can aid in understanding and learning. There are countless resources on the internet that helps us understand everything in education and learning and has changed the way we learn. One important technological tool that can be used in learning today is the Digital Story.
In class we have just went over what a Digital Story is and how it is done. The program that is used to create a Digital Story is Photo Story 3. I would have to say that the program is an extremely effective and efficient tool to use in education. It also directly relates to the EME 2040 class because it integrates technology into education and learning. I would say that a digital story is a story with pictures that relates to learning and education. A digital story can be used for many things. It can be used to teach a lesson to students or to convey a message. It can also be used in the way that we are using it in this class; as an assignment. Digital story always have an explicit topic and of course, there always is a story. The topic of the digital story that must be completed is Why technology is important in grades K-12. I would say that this is a fitting topic because as explained earlier in this paper, technology is an important part of education. It teaches and reaches students in different ways. I also feel that technology is important because it familiarizes students with technology that they will use later in life. I don’t see a better way to convey this message without using technology. We are explaining the importance of technology using technology. As a student, assignments such as this also enhanced my understanding of the subject matter. If I had to do an assignment where the computer and internet research was involved, I always felt that I learned better using these tools.