Stephanie+Filardo

1201109173 toc =Biography= = = stephie@ku.edu
 * Contact**

I am a senior in middle math education. I grew up in Topeka, KS but I went to high school in Owensville, MO (don't feel bad, I hadn't heard of it either before my mom decided to move there). I am a coordinator for the KU Student Ambassador program. Ambassadors give campus tours to prospective KU students.
 * About Me**

I consider myself to be comfortable with technology. Many problems with my Dell laptop led to a better understanding of how to fix certain problems with computers. I have also been using Office programs since a young age, so I like to think I know how to use them. I think technology is important in the classroom because it is possible to reach students using different styles of learning. Technology is also a huge part of our society and it is important to give students the tools to safely use new (and not-so-new) technology.
 * Me on Technology**

Technology Horror Story When saving a 10-page paper to a flash drive, the drive jiggled in the port and turned the paper into gibberish.

Podcasts...I admit I am ignorant to this.
 * Technology I'd Like to Learn More About**

=Assignments=

Wiki Project
[|WorldOfMath]

Talk 4
Name: Computer Keyboards Problem: The design is rigid, not allowing for personalization for people with different needs (be it a disability or need of greater functionality) Modification: Create a touchpad keyboard, so keys may be resized, moved, or even created to meet the needs of the user. The touch surface could be disabled so you don't end up with nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn across your screen when trying to utilize all of your desk space. Since everyone would get used to their personal keyboard, it would have to have bluetooth connection to be used on different computers in addition to a cord (for those who like their keyboard to be on a leash) and the keyboard itself would need to be flexible or foldable so it can be easily transported along with the user. Universal Design: Allows greater functionality. My fingers are smaller than others, so maybe I want smaller keys. Allow the user to define a "punctuation pad" similarly to the number pad or buttons to control computer media (and even mp3 players)...the possibilities are infinite. An optional voice prompt would light up the key the user is looking for, eliminating the "hunt" from "hunt and peck." This could assist those who are learning to type.