I enjoyed using the PowerPoint on technology affordances. Being from a generation of paper and pencil (typewriters as well), these terms are new to me. The PowerPoint was an excellent way for me to learn.
Technological affordances refers to ideas that I haven't given a lot of thought to in the past. As I read the materials, it came to life. I learned that technology is an affordance that opens up the opportunities for humans to expand their senses. It is the interaction between a person and the potential for an action. I also thought it was very interesting that the designs of technology operate best in the way it was designed to be used. Yes, that makes sense. For example, I could use my refrigerator to hold my book collection, but that was not what it was designed for. That's not the affordance of the refrigerator. The affordance of the refrigerator is to keep perishable foods cold so they won't spoil.
I thought this information was very interesting! It definitely made me think about the design and interactions of technology and us.
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