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Tuesday, October 7, 2008

My Philosophy of Educational Technology


Technology should be used when it is available and accents the big picture educational goals. Technology should be used wisely and responsibly. Students should be taught how to use technology to enhance their own personal learning. Technology should be seen as an enabling highway not as a bumpy, scenic off road.

Energy Awareness Project

I am currently conducting a energy awareness project.

WHY?
I will be looking at how to conserve electricity in an energy crisis and therefore lower the cost of my utility bill. This last spring Juneau's power supply was interrupted by an avalanche and Juneau was forced to move from hydro power to oil. The cost per kilowatt hour soared. A lot of information was passed along to residents and what conservation methods were best to help conserve electricity in this natural disaster. I am also conducting this research project because Mr. Ohler told us to.

THE GOAL:
The purpose of the project is to specifically look at certain "heavy weight" appliances to see their energy usage and what energy would be conserved if their usage was limited or completely cut out.

HOW'S THAT GOING TO WORK?
1) I will be looking at my average KWH usage prior to the natural disaster as compared to during my conservation efforts.
2) I will also be looking at the KWH usage of my water heater, clothes dryer, oven, and my refrigerator.
3) Finally, I will put this all together to see what steps were taken to effectively lower my electric bill and thus conserve energy.