As to my experience with technology, I have learned as I have needed things. My dad is an IT guy so he has been able to teach me some of the basics about computers, but I don't always understand what he says. A lot of what I know about technology I have learned on my own through practice and research. I'm fairly proficient at using the internet, as well as other computer programs. Other things about computers I just figure out as I go. As to other aspects of technology, it is much the same. I have learned and figured things out as I needed them and with experimentation.
For this class I hope to be able to learn how to use technology to become a better teacher. Because technology is such a large aspect of modern life, students will be able to relate to it and understand better. They also have more access to technology than ever before. Using technology will help me to keep things organized and, hopefully, to keep students interested. Thus I need to learn how to use these things that are available, such as blogging and creating websites, that will help me. I hope to be able to make things that look professional and other things that are just fun. I want to figure these things out now, so that when I am teaching I can quickly and easily utilize them.
Here is an interesting article on the connection between teaching and technology: "Teaching with Technology"
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