If it was not for technology, I would not have a job… so I love it!
I have been working in the Information Technology field for over ten years and have been watching the evolution while starting out as a Secretary and typing reports and memos on huge machines that were some of the first computers (before Windows). After doing some light programming using Cobol and C languages, I got the chance to see the backside. Doing database administrator work, I have been given the privilege of using Unix and Oracle to create and use some advanced programs while working in this field. I also have been given the opportunity to do some graphic artist work using various photo shop software applications creating websites which has been the most fun.
Computers and/or Technology help keep us connected (facebook, twitter, blogging) in a weird sort of way and it also can help children become creative; however it is also making us very impatient and also kind of dumb. Speaking for myself, I find myself pulling out a calculator instead of doing simple math problems on a piece of paper. Reading and Writing skills are also going down because we can quickly pull up an article online, cut/copy/paste and do less thinking for ourselves without realizing it. I am not sure I can read a map anymore because I learned online and now rely on the internet or GPS (when I have it). It is a very subtle thing and we need to make sure we are not losing our basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills.
I find in order to keep up with this daily changing, fast paced technological world, I have to constantly stay educated either in classes or by the children themselves. Now, working on my second career in Elementary Education, I am looking forward to working with the next generation and seeing where and what tomorrow will bring.
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