The History of Technology in Schools

     In comparing this interactivity to the last one, I find it interesting how the people of my generation view technology as only iPods, iPads, phones, and computers when technology is also as "simple" as a chalkboard. We forget how important these technologies are to everyday learning and life. One of the definitions of technology is "the sum of the ways in which social groups provide themselves with the material objects of their civilization." The radio, the television, movies, are all technologies that impacted education for better or worse.  
     I would say according to the video, film has influenced art the most. I feel like you do not need much for an art class, besides physical supplies; but when it comes to ideas and demonstrations films could come in a lot of use. I recently watched a very old instructional video in my ceramics class, and it gave me tons of ideas and inspiration. It was like having a teacher right in front of me, showing techniques and sharing designs. I could see this being very helpful to kids in a classroom, because teachers have a hard time helping each student. A film reaches every student and impacts and generates different ideas in each.
     After reading the article it changed the way I first thought of film in the classroom. Grace said that her grandmother never really saw any innovation with film in the classroom. That it was more forced upon them because of the desire for proficiency. I know it can't replace a teacher and whoever would think a film would be better probably has never tried to teach someone. After doing the readings I decided to choose a technology that serves a great purpose, and doesn't take over the teachers job. It has been used many times in my art classes, and that is the slide projector. It gives students a chance to see things they might never have gotten the chance to see. It opens the room up for discussion and opinions. The teacher can use it as an aid in a easy and fast manor. I think the side projector is all an art class would need. Sometimes I am very against the idea of newer technologies used for art. In my personal opinion I like the idea of art being the slow way to make things. I like processes and keeping traditions. So I think a slide projector is a non-distracting technology that is a key to culture, master work, and inspiration for students in the classroom.