1.
What are the technological devices that are normally
used in a language class? Sometimes the classroom
may have just one computer or it may be filled with the
latest multimedia equipment.
2. What could be some of the issues of why an LCD
projector doesn’t work in the classroom? If the LCD
projector isn’t placed on top of a traditional overhead
projector the LCD projector won’t work also you should
use higher quality projectors that require permanent
installation.
3. What are some considerations when preparing content
on the computer that is to be projected in the
classroom? You have to consider the seating
arrangement to keep the students’ interest on your
class also you have to create a good atmosphere in
your classroom in order to help your students feel
confortable during the class also the position of the
computers is another aspect that you have to consider
and have the adequate ventilation space behind the
computers, if you want to use the rest of the computers
for the class you have to check if the computers have
the hardware and software necessary to manipulate
text, view pictures and play sounds and video files.
4. What are some of the most common problems I have
seen teachers have when using technology in the
classroom? Sometimes the teacher doesn’t know how
to use the projector and the students have to help.
Frequently the teacher is presenting his class and the
projector turns off at the middle of the presentation for
an unknown reason, also the presentation sometimes
have a design and colors that makes difficult read the
information.
5. What are some of the most common problems I have
had when presenting a topic in class while using
technology?
Sometimes we use just one computer to present but for
some reason the computer doesn’t recognize the usb and
we have some problems to present, also when we include a
gift, video or an audio in our presentation we don’t have the
adequate equipment to present successfully the information
and we can’t watch the video or listen the audio.
6. How can the stated and discussed problems be
avoided? If the teacher check the equipment after the
class and even if he tried the projector and the
computer the presentation would be successful.
7. How can one prepare for the situation in which all
technology fails yet the class can still be successfully
carried out? I truly think that plan b is the best option
because if all technology fails you can have an activity
or some worksheet that can work for the class.