Communication Technology

Communication is a process in which ideas, information or feelings are exchanged to the maximum benefit of all parties.

We communicate every day. We speak, write and draw to let people know what we are thinking and feeling. When those people respond, our communication becomes interactive or two-way. All communication involves a sender, a medium (such as voice, image or print), and a receiver.

Communication Technologies make it easy to talk to a friend next door or around the world. We can call them on the phone, e-mail them or put up information on our web pages.

We also receive information daily through a variety of sources. We listen to the radio, watch television, and read magazines for both information and entertainment. Businesses use communication technologies when they advertise to sell us products and services. In fact, Communication Technology is a big business in itself. Our basic need to communicate for fun and profit drives these industries. make it easy to talk to a friend next door or around the world. We can call them on the phone, e-mail them or put up information on our web pages.

We also receive information daily through a variety of sources. We listen to the radio, watch television, and read magazines for both information and entertainment. Businesses use communication technologies when they advertise to sell us products and services. In fact, Communication Technology is a big business in itself. Our basic need to communicate for fun and profit drives these industries.Communication Technology is a big business in itself. Our basic need to communicate for fun and profit drives these industries.

Lisa Gibson

http://www2.frederick.k12.va.us/wq/techinfo/intro.html

Troubleshooting for Teachers Webquest

The vast majority of classroom computer problems have simple solutions that can be sorted out in less than five minutes - or could have been avoided in the first place by the application of a few commonsense guidelines. With the growing utilization and integration of technology in the classroom, teachers need to understand basic troubleshooting procedures. Being aware of some basic steps, teachers will be able to fix many of the problems they are having in their classroom which will result in less downtime of computers and a more effective use of the technology. This knowledgebase will contribute to the empowerment of teachers. This webquest is designed for a workshop or faculty development type environment with around 10 participants.

You will be faced with 5 situations in which you will research the problems that the teachers are having with their computers and decide how to resolve them. After completing this web quest, you will have a guide to assist you in troubleshooting problems with computers in your classrooms.

Lisa Gibson

http://pangea.tec.selu.edu/~rbradburn/finalwebquest.html