Week 2 Mac OS X

This week we discussed Macintosh computers and how to use them. We went over the differences between a Mac and a PC, the layout of a Mac, and how to perform specific functions on a Mac such as creating and saving a file, taking a screen shot, and many other things. It was interesting in going over all of the differences between a Mac and PC because I have never really used a Mac before and I was pretty terrified that I would not be able to do anything in class on the Mac. The tutorial really helped though and I now understand most of the basic principles needed to navigate this new computer. In learning about the icons on the desk top it was really helpful to navigate the computer quickly and efficiently. The finder application was so helpful and I am enjoying learning how to use this new computer.

 I believe that it is very important to learn about new and different technology. Being in the education field it is safe to say that technology is ever changing and in order to offer the best to students it is important to know what the best is. Our world is becoming increasingly more centered upon technology and many things are done on the computer in the classroom. I believe that many classrooms will soon focus on the use of technology in order to enhance the learning of the students. In education, you always need to be up to date with the technology that is out there, and right now Macs are dominating the field of technology. Many schools are solely using Macs and having the students use them as well. Without learning about them in this class I would be a hindrance to my students because I would not know how to use one or help them use one.

 http://www.apple.com/why-mac/

The link listed above is a link to the apple website giving reasons as to why a consumer would want to buy a Mac over a PC. The reason that I included this link, even with the obvious bias, is that everything that they listed as a reason for buying a Mac was a fact. For example, if you need windows then you can just download it onto a Mac. That way you have the best of both worlds. As a PC user, I am becoming more and more interested in Mac and would actually like to purchase one myself. After looking at all of the advantages of having one, I believe that other people will be interested as well.