Blog #1

Something that really caught my attention as I was reading over Chapter One was when it listed all of the computers we use everyday. It pointed out that we only think of our home computer or laptop as the computer we use but we overlook so many more such as remote controls, our cars, ATM's, and our wireless phones. Another thing that interested me was the time line at the end of the chapter. It was an fascinating way to show the evolution of computer technology over the years. This chapter did a good job of pointing out the fact that computers will be used more and more throughout our lives and that they will probably become prominent in every aspect of our lives.
Something new I learned about technology since my last post that I think will be useful in my educational career is how much it has changed over the years. As the book mentioned, the way teachers taught twenty, even ten years ago just won't cut it in out age of technology. Proof of this is the development of a group called the International Society for Technology in Education. Just the making of this group alone proves that in areas of K-12 technology is becoming a main source used by teachers.
As I think about becoming a teacher I look forward to learning about all of the new technologies that are available to students today that weren't available to us as students. Although I am not very technologically gifted I am excited to learn how to use new programs and new software that will help us in our efforts to better the education of out students.

Post #0

My prior experience using technology isn't good but it isn't bad either. It is not something I ever became very interested in. I haven't really ever had to learn about it in depth because if I have trouble with something I can usually find someone who knows more about it to help me with it. It isn't something that comes naturally to me but I can manage for the most part. Although, i
t has helped me a lot as I've grown up and I use it everyday in many aspects of my life.
When I first thought about this class I figured it would be hard for me since I am not really into technology all that much but as I started thinking about it more I realized that this class will definitely help me in various parts of my future. No matter what job I will have or even if I don't work at all technology is a growing resource and I know it is a part of everyone's future.
My job for now is at Avant Financial Group which is a small stock broking firm in Tallahassee. I do filing and other clerical work. It isn't the greatest job in the world but it isn't too bad and it is easy for the most part. I am an elementary education major but I am leaning more towards secondary education as I do my service learning hours. I also might try to minor in art history or art education because art is one of my biggest interests.