Feedback March 16-20 - Technology?

1. What is technology?
I think that technology is something to do with machinery and electricity instead of man power. It can help people find or do something much easier and faster without having to waste time on something that is not necessary. Technology builds up on the one that has been already there and developes.

2. What are the 5 most and 5 least important technologies used today?
I think that the 5 most important technologies used today are the computers, mobile phones, music players (mp3 players), transportation, and lastly light bulbs. As one can see, the machinery listed above are used almost everyday and are basic technologies to everyones' lives. They all use electricity too. The computers are used every day, everywhere, by everyone around the world. It is a vital source of information and ideas. It is used in schools, hospitals, factories, and even at home. The 5 least used technologies used today are; fans, hair dryers, light-up shoes, automatic or sliding doors, and christmas lights etc. These are used only on special occasions and mostly they have been developed and people use the newly made ones of these techonlogy. For example, people use air conditions instead of fans because it makes the room cooler faster.

3.How do you feel about the amount of and use of technology at AES?
In AES, technology is used everywhere for every subjects; humanities, science, Spanish, art, physical education and algebra. Art, physical education and Spanish will seem out of place but technology is actually used during these classes too. For example, in 7th grade, our class was assigned for homework where we have to figure out what is a normal heart rate for an athlete and normal people. All the information was found by using computer and we even visited the computer lab to share our homework. In art, to make a name card, we had to use scanners and Photoshop in the computer to make more copies of them quickly and perfectly. In Spanish, we use 3-D programmed game to practice speaking in Spanish. As you can see, technology is used everywhere; especially computers. They are the vital source of information where people from around the globe can enter and share their knowledge and ideas. I think that it is true that too much technology is used in AES. Every single studies require some sort of technology. It takes away a lot of money and electricity. It's also a lot of waste.