Technology is constantly evolving and becoming more advanced. New gadgets and technological advancements are being made in order to make daily tasks less strenuous and life more manageable.
One of the latest gadgets on the market is the new Apple Watch. The watch is going to be available in three styles that come in a variety of colors and sizes: the baseline model, a sport edition and the high-end luxurious edition, all of which have a large touch-screen face. Because health and fitness is becoming more popular throughout the world, the Apple Watch Sport has gained attention. This watch will be able monitor your daily activities while keeping track of how many calories you are burning throughout the day. The gadget will create new daily activity goals based upon your recent exercise history, encouraging users to continue to stay fit and keep using the watch’s capabilities.
But the Apple Watch is not only designed for exercise, it is also a highly advanced timepiece with features designed to make your life easier and more organized. The Watch is connected to your calendar, reminders and apps. With just a swipe of your finger, you will be able to view your upcoming events and dates, allowing you to stay on time. The Watch is also customizable, a buyer can choose between a variety of sizes, colors and a multitude of faces. Users will be able to choose if they want their watch to be digital or analog, and will be able to change that style whenever they please.
Technology has become much more interactive over the past few years. This change can be seen in the technology of touch screen phones and Smart Boards, interactive chalkboards. The advances in technology has made people rely more on devices for everyday activities. For example, the new ID scanners at Elizabethtown College allow students and faculty to enter dorms and buildings with just a scan of their ID. Because of these scanners students no longer receive a key for their dorm building, they are now only responsible for the key to their dorm room.
Another example of new technology here on campus is the Mac labs that are located in Steinman Center, the Communications building. These computers are equipped with the most up to date software that allow students and staff to produce the best work possible. “I enjoy working in the Mac Lab. The Macs are easy to use and they’re really fast. But the main reason I use them is for projects that require applications like Photoshop, InDesign and the audio applications because they have the newest versions downloaded. It makes doing your homework a little bit less stressful,” Chad Lammer, a junior communications major said.
Technology is everywhere. When students need to do their laundry in the dorms they must use the eSuds program. By swiping their Etown ID card, students are able to select the washer or dryer they wish to use then the student must go to the washer or dryer they selected and pick the appropriate function. When your laundry is done you receive an email notifying you that your cycle is complete. This means students are less likely to leave their laundry in the machines after their cycle is complete, causing machines to be available faster and making the overall laundry experience better for each student.
As a student, technology cannot be avoided. Most professors use online sites to keep in touch with students and make class announcements. Technology is starting to replace some of the normal classroom routines. In the past, when students had to write a paper for class they would print it and hand it in when it was due. But now the professors will have their students submit their papers online through the class page. The professor can check for plagiarism much easier using these online drop boxes.
One of the most important pieces of technology for students is their laptop. Because a typical class only meets two or three times a week, students will be doing a large amount of the work for the course on their own with the use of their laptop or computer. “I pretty much live on my computer; doesn’t matter if I’m writing a program for homework or studying for a test, I do it all on my laptop. That way everything gets saved, and it won’t get ruined like a notebook would,” Tim Miranda, a junior computer science major said.
