Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Most Important Point Video Blog


 
Most Important Point Video Blog

           During my interview with a Technology Specialist in the Jefferson County Schools I was reminded of two critical points that were made and they were budget and bandwidth.  We discussed how important it is to have adequate funding available in order to make technology the valuable asset it could potentially be.  Additionally, the network infrastructure has to be strong enough to ensure that these technologies run efficient enough to the point that it is valuable in contributing to the overall learning process. 

          I want to go ahead and mention another thing that was brought up during my interview and that was copyright violations.  Copyright violations happen intentionally and non-intentionally and that is why I think that it is critically important to hold regular training sessions to bring awareness to this issue.  “Copyright remedies are far broader than those associated with other rights to control information” (Tushnet, 2014, p. 2346).

Why is this point important?

          These two points are important to me because in order for any project to be successful there has to be dedication to network infrastructure and funding.  The network has to be equipped with the latest and greatest layer 3 smart switches that are capable of being managed remotely.  Although these switches can tend to get a little expensive, but if they are effective in eliminating down time then I say spend the extra dollars.  When it comes to educating students, one of the worse things an educator can hear is that the network is down or the bandwidth is not enough to handle the devices on the network.

Did it change your views or ideas about educational technology or distance education?

          This did not change my views on educational technology or distance learning because I know that with any technological feat, there has to be a good foundation that is capable of withstanding the challenges that are put forth by the thirst for the latest and greatest advances in technology.  With proper implementation and dedication to the overall idea of a technological world, only good things will prevail.

How is this point relevant to you and what you plan to do after graduation?

          The point of having proper funding and proper network bandwidth is very relevant to me and it reminds me to be proactive in my approach in implementing an online educational course.  I will get with the powers to be and with my years of technology experience, I will make recommendations on upgrading the networking infrastructure where needed while at the same time finding ways to do things in a cost-efficient manner. 

          After graduation I intend to start my journey on becoming an online instructor and eventually become a college professor in the field of information technology.  My approach to teaching will be hands on which means I will incorporate a lot of virtual reality into my lessons.  Students today are focused on technology and the great things it offers and I intend to expand upon their interest in this field and build an environment that is conducive to training young minds.

 
                                                          References

Tushnet, R. (2014).  How Many Wrongs Make a Copyright?. Minnnesota Law Review,

          98(6), 2346-2374.
 

 

 

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

EDUC 639 Intro Blog


EDUC 639 Intro Blog


          Hello, my name is Isaac Pettway and I have been in the field of technology for approximately 23 years.  I knew early on that I wanted to pursue a career that dealt with the latest and greatest advances in technology so I decided to attend school at Technical Careers Institute.  Later I studied and earned certifications in Microsoft, Cisco, Novell, and several Comptia Certifications.  As time progressed and feeling stagnant in my career, I decided to go back to school and I earned a Bachelor’s degree from Faulkner University. 

          After earning my degree in as little as 3 years, I said, what the heck, so I decided to go ahead and get my Master’s Degree from Liberty University in Management and Leadership.  By earning these degrees, I have been able to advance to higher levels in my career and be instrumental as a project leader at my place of employment.  Currently I am pursuing a Graduate Certificate in Educational Technology and Online Instruction.  My hobbies include traveling, watching college football, mountain biking, swimming, taking long walks in the park, and whatever the budget permits. 

          When I think of one word that describes the most important trend that is conducive in shaping educational technology and distance learning, it is efficiency.  In order for any venture in technology to be most effective there has to be efficiency.  Thank you for watching my intro and I look forward to working with each of you.  Have a blessed day.