I have had many prior experiences using technology. Ever since I was in Middle School I have had access to a computer with the internet. In addition, I have had access to a cell phone since High School and a beeper/pager since elementary school. Recently I have been using a mp3 player since I have entered college. Now I have basic knowledge about downloading/ importing music onto a mp3 player, using most Microsoft programs, and I recently took a C++ course here at FSU also.
In this class I hope to learn how technology will help me in the future as a teacher. I hope to become more familiar and knowledgeable with Microsoft programs and internet browsers. So far I have already become familiar with a thing called a 'blog'. Prior to this class I have heard and read maybe one but I had yet to make my own. I find this tool extremely useful and hope to get better at it and make it my own. I also hope to learn how to use technology in a more professional manner.
In a previous education course that I took I had to take a learning styles questionnaire. So this wasn't new to me. I found out that I am a pretty well rounded individual when it comes to learning. I can learn many different ways and that there isn't really one style that fits me best. I am in the middle of mostly all of them especially when it comes to sensing vs. intuitive and visual vs. verbal. When it comes to global vs. sequential I found out that i am more of a sequential learner. And when it comes to active vs. reflective I am more of an active learner. Knowing this has helped me realize what i need to do in order to retain information and know what I need to do in order to improve my study/ learning skills.
