Week+1

I found this class to be very enjoyable. In part, this could be due to the fact that the course focuses on the use of technology. Along with many of my generation technology is a main part of our lives and it is nice to see it in the classroom, something that doesn't happen too often. The readings for this week focused on the new generation of students who are extremely competent with technology and use it as a way of life. Past and current methods of education are struggling to keep the students motivated and on task, as well being able to sufficently provide them with proper tools for the future.
 * __Week 1__ - The Digital Generation**
 * Reflections:**

Students today have minds that are geared differently towards knowledge and information than today's current adults. Their focus is not on the amount of information they have but on their ability to access the information. Information is easy for students to obtain nowadays, so their proficency in accessing and utilizing that information is more important. This is where educaiton for the future should be focused. We should be getting away from straight knowledge transfer and focus more on honing their skills for survival in today's world. Though this doesn't mean removing the information, but just on shifting the focus and importance of some techniques related to technology.

This week's software focus in the course was the "wiki". A wiki is a form of software that is internet based and is generally used for colaborative works. It is a web page that allows muliple users to view and contribute information. It creates a series of interconnected web pages that are linked together and can be accessed using any web browser.
 * Software:**

The wiki that we created in the class was done using wikispaces. This is an easy to use wiki editor that is found online at [|www.wikispaces.com]. In the past using wikis required computer programming knowledge, but now it comes in simple pre-made programs that are similar to text editors. Wikis are extremely useful for collaboration, as they allow users to share information and work together online. One of the biggest current wikis is Wikipedia, which is a free, non-profit, collaborative online encyclopedia.
 * Information:**

Some of the big wiki sites include: MediaWiki, TikiWiki, and DokuWiki.