Along the Yellow Brick Road of Technology...
My first ever experience with technology was in third grade when my school was furnished with their first ever computer lab. At that time our only time on the computers was spent on two programs, one was a typing program that timed our speed and efficiency with typing, and the other was a game called “Oregon Trail.” I have come a long way since then, and have booked many hours on a computer. I find that I am technologically savvy in my own right; I can pick up on new devices, programs, websites, and operating systems with relative ease. In high school I took three different computer programs to fulfill the requirements for college and have already taken a college computer course that for some reason did not transfer over to this school.
I got my Bachelors degree at Cal Poly Pomona, a Poly Technical university that is known for their teaching practices that involve bringing creativity, imagination, dedication, and community into the classroom. My Liberal studies program focused on more practical forms of education instead of literal. By the time I graduated I had spent over 40 hours of classroom observation and participation. This includes all grade levels ranging from k-12 and even special Ed and physical education classes. I also took part in a program called "Young Scientists" where college students went into local elementary schools and preformed an after-school program revolving around different science experiments. Now here at CSU San Marcos I will be beginning the Multiple-subject credential program in the fall.
What i hope to get from this class is a better understanding of the different things that technology can do in the classroom. We are living in a technological age where everyday computers are getting more advanced and we are falling behind. Every generation is now becoming more immersed in technology, it is hard to keep a child's attention anymore without having some form of technology involved. This class will help me learn how to connect with my students as well as have them connect to the material. I hope it will also give me the tools to make myself a better prepared teacher that can plan out their classes and use different programs to make teaching easier and more efficient.
I got my Bachelors degree at Cal Poly Pomona, a Poly Technical university that is known for their teaching practices that involve bringing creativity, imagination, dedication, and community into the classroom. My Liberal studies program focused on more practical forms of education instead of literal. By the time I graduated I had spent over 40 hours of classroom observation and participation. This includes all grade levels ranging from k-12 and even special Ed and physical education classes. I also took part in a program called "Young Scientists" where college students went into local elementary schools and preformed an after-school program revolving around different science experiments. Now here at CSU San Marcos I will be beginning the Multiple-subject credential program in the fall.
What i hope to get from this class is a better understanding of the different things that technology can do in the classroom. We are living in a technological age where everyday computers are getting more advanced and we are falling behind. Every generation is now becoming more immersed in technology, it is hard to keep a child's attention anymore without having some form of technology involved. This class will help me learn how to connect with my students as well as have them connect to the material. I hope it will also give me the tools to make myself a better prepared teacher that can plan out their classes and use different programs to make teaching easier and more efficient.
After reading your first blog we have a few things in common... I too played Oregon Trail and I think that was the first time that I really got interested in computers. Ive also taken more computer classes that I can count, but I have a hard time remembering everything that I learned in them. I hope with this class I comprehend everything and remember it and I also hope to gain a better understanding of the different things that technology can do in the classroom.
ReplyDeleteOregon Trail appears to be a common experience of many people. I mentioned an article criticizing the cultural biases in the game. I'll find and post the article, just FYI.
ReplyDeleteOverall good design of your blog. Looking forward to reading your insights on TV and education.
R-J
I had the same experience growing up playing Oregon Tail and taking a keyboard class, learning how to type. I also took an education and technology course at my undergrad college, Cal State Fullerton, that also did not transfer to Cal State San Marcos. I hope that we can both learn something new in this technology course though that will contribute to our understanding and education as future teachers!
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