Comment on a Blog #2: Microsoft Surface

I commented on the actual blog, but it seems as though the comments are viewed separate. I added my comments and the URL just to be safe.

http://www.ditii.com/2008/05/28/microsoft-demos-multi-touch-surface-in-windows-7/

Comments:I am not much of a technology whiz, but the rapid rate at which these large technology companies seem to constantly improve on past technology amazes me. I think that this surface “experience” could someday become particluarly useful in the classroom setting considering all the work could be performed at a desk and then submitted electronically to the instructor. This type of classwork would could certainly help push toward a someday “paperless” classroom, which seems as though it woud only help school districts with cost and help the environment since these operations are sustainable.
Since I hope to teach secondary science, it is makes me think about some of the endless possiblities this technology could have in a lab setting, I see another post about a potential sphere shaped “surface” experience and after that many more shapes could be implemented to bring out of reach scenarios to the classroom. Hands on technology always grabs my attention and this is no exception.