"Classrooms of the Future"

After watching the three short clips of students in what i presume was an '80's classroom, i am somewhat confused and amazed as to how accurate some of the technology is. First, the teacher presents the presentation information on what i would refer to as a first genration smart board. The classroom is equipped with a camera that can reach students who are unable to physically be in class (like the track star who was out with an injury).

Working together, the students communicated through video and shared ways to access information not readily available to them. We now use this sort of technology everyday in order to communicate with those who are far away. They also used databases at different universities to get a wier variety of informaton in order to make their research more vaild. Now, it is highly reccomended to use these databases in order to get the most accurate information possible.

The only real problem i had with the videos was the lack of innovation in regards to the computers and other technologies. The wireless keyboard and the voice activted program were the only "futuristic" pieces that looked "futuristic". The computer/ video screen looked exactly like one you'd find in the '80's, except smaller (which is technically "futuristic", the smaller the better).