Flash drives have become popular in the
last few years because of their small size and low cost. The flash drives of
today offer portable storage that is safe and secure in the hands of the owner.
Some problems with flash drives are connectivity and that they are easily lost.
The size of the flash drives makes it easy to slip it into a pocket but it also
allows it to be easily lost. This is often remedied by putting them on a key
chain or in a case. Connectivity can be an issue when the flash drives become
corrupted or encounter connection errors and are not recognized by the
computer.
The need that a flash drive meets is one
of storing work for employees, students, and anyone else that needs to easily
take files with them on the go. A flash drive is beneficial when only needing
to carry some files along on a trip versus having to take an external hard
drive or multiple compact discs. One thing that would make this technology even
better would be to make them easier to track or harder to loose. Anyone can
lose a flash drive and have it picked up and the information deleted by another
person.
http://www.technologyreview.com/news/405700/your-world-on-a-flash-drive/
Thornburg, D. D. (2009a). Current trends in educational technology. Lake Barrington,
IL: Thornburg Center for Space Exploration.
Melissa,
ReplyDeleteI agree with the inexpensive effectiveness of file storage for students. Students work in class or in the computer lab and they can transfer those files to their home computers. The major issue I have teaching video production is the speed of the flash drives. The slow speed will not allow students to transfer video fast enough to edit. My students are required to purchase Thunderbolt or FireWire drives, which cost a lot more, but they do hold more data and are faster. For security, are you familiar with password protected flash drives? The price is higher, but it may be worth the protection.
Best,
Marc
Marc,
DeleteWhat are the password protected password flash drives and where can you buy the Thunderbolt or FireWire drives?
Brigit
Hi Melissa,
ReplyDeleteFlash drives are a good choice. I have had two that I keep around my neck at work. My lesson plans, pictures, newsletters, assignments, and more are stored on each one. Have you had problems with loosing your data stored on the flash drives?
Brigit
Hello Melissa!
ReplyDeleteFlash drive is a great choice. My second grade student are asked to purchase a flash drive for their technology class. They keep their assignments on their flash drive. One problem that I've notice is that some parents have a problem purchasing the flash drives. The reason is funding so my principal has developed a system that will help collection funds for technology in the classrooms. It's amazing how a one dollar entrance dance can help support technology funding for students.
Yolandria
Melissa:
ReplyDeleteI agree that we are not far off from turning our watches into our communications devices. I see it in the movies, but hey, what was once Star Trek is almost all real.