Advanced Technologies...

In response to a posting by Michael about Bill Gates and advanced technology...

Michael, your post makes me think of a couple things. First of all, it is so amazing to think of all the wonderful things that will be happening in the near future when it comes to technology. On the one hand, it's great to hear Bill Gates talk about the vast advances in technology, but on the other hand, it made me start to think of all the things we already have and are already utilizing.Many boards are already using voice recognition technology with people with learning disabilities. For example, our board uses Dragon Naturally Speaking, a voice recognition software program that will type for you as you speak. This is very beneficial to those in special eduation who have certain limitations with their hands or typing skills. This is just one example of the advanced technology that we are seeing in the education world. But if you walk into a number of schools, daycares, or therapy settings, you will see numerous different machines and technologies that many of us didn't think existed!

So, it's great to think that there will be so many further technological advances in this world that will help with the education realm, but I also think it's important to recognize what we have already, and we are already using within our schools and school boards. It's important to use what we have, and make the best of it - while we're waiting for more and more technological advances that I'm sure will be coming so soon!In terms of blogging, Michael - I think you're right. These advantages are going to change the world of blogging as we know it. And the sad thing is, the people who have never even heard of blogs, will be so far behind at that point - when people are 'blogging' using touch screens or other out-of-the-ordinary means.I just can't wait for the smell application...cool!