Type I and Type II Technology

In my opinion, a type I application is one that is taught the same way each time, whereas a type II application brings new and better ways of teaching each time. Type I is like driving a car, first you put your seatbelt on, then you turn the key in the ignition, finally you take off to you destination (it’s the same every time). But, Type II is when there is an accident on your normal route and you have to adjust. It could be a new experience (a way you’ve never been), spontaneous and ultimately an adventure to get to where your heading on time. One should not always do what they have always done (Type I), instead they should switch it up and live on the edge of their pants (Type II).

Type I
1) A slideshow can be used over and over again to provide the same concept on a topic. They are created with almost no thinking involved.
2) In an accounting class, students are taught to just place a number from their text into the spreadsheet. They get nothing except busywork and the sense of repetition.
3) A webpage for a class, in which the teacher just has to update it each year.

Type II
1) A Wiki- used in EDU 221 and EDU 101 to keep students and professor on track and organized. A wiki gives us the opportunity for edits when needed and is always available so that we can keep on track all the time.
2) Blogs-a way to be interactive without having to speak or be present. This a student’s way of expressing feeling and knowledge to the class and is more high-tech than just a journal. These are online, published works of art.
3) iMovie- is a way to get involvement and know that there was effort placed forward. A movie comes out different every time, so, it is not the same concept used over and over again.