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I believe all of the technologies we saw in the lab could be beneficial to schools. I believe that voice to text typing is the most beneficial. Voice to text typing allows students with a wide range of disabilities to use a computer.

PowerPoint can be used to support student learning at each level of Blooms-Taxonomy. Knowledge can be supported by putting terms, definitions, and details on a slide. Comprehension can be supported by having questions on the power point or by providing detailed descriptions of a topic. To support application a power point can use the concept that was previously explained to build on to a new concept. Understanding how these concepts build off each other would support analysis. This can also be done by providing in-depth discussion questions. To support synthesis a power point could include information about a relevant issue and explain how the concept is related.  To support evaluation the power point could have a feedback element or facilitate a discussion on why the concept is the way it is.

My favorite website to learn about technology trends and news in general is Reddit.com. Reddit can be either a great resource to get information quickly, it can also lead to crippling procrastination. Reddit is divided by millions of topics and there are a few about technology. My favorite two are the subreddits for technology, R/technology and for gadgets, R/gadgets. I like R/Gadgets because I like to fantasize about owning a lot of cool technology. R/Technology is an excellent place to find news about technology trends and news about technology in general.