Journal # 7

This journal is called "Does This Really Work?" by Sara Sawtelle.  In this article Sawtelle combines technology with science.  When presenting a new form of technology to the class Sawtelle suggests that we must apply the scientific method.  We must first create a hypothesis, and decide just how to get across the new form of technology.  Then, after we create a hypothesis, we move on to the planning stage.  This is one of the most crucial parts because it is the part in which we lay down the foundation of our project.  According to Sawtelle, "They recognize that planning is not as simple as one person sitting at a desk and mapping it all out; it will take a committee of the right people asking the right questions" (13).  After planning comes the preparation stage.  Here we must take what we plan out and get it ready making sure that all of our steps are covered.  Once this stage is complete, we must then test out our hypothesis to make sure it all works according to plan.  If it does not work out then adjustments are to be made.  I think Sawtelle makes a good point and I agree that before we apply a new technology we must test it out to make sure everything works out well.

Question 1:  Is this method too time consuming?

I think Sawtelle has a great point and I like where she is going, but I feel that this will be too time consuming.  I think to go through all those steps would eat up time that could be well spent somewhere else.  Especially when the people are doing this method with all the different types of  programs.

Question 2:  Just another silly idea?

Sawtelle is combining two different areas, technology with science, to form a great idea.  I think in order to work with a new technology, following these steps would be the best way of going about it.  I feel as if that is what we have done in this class.  Before each new technology program, we have sat down and talked about it first.  We have gone through it before actually going on to the program.  This way is more helpful and better when used in a classroom.