Technobiography

I first remember having a computer in my house when I was 4 or 5 years old. Every since then, I have been able to use a computer for my everyday needs. As i grow older, I use a computer for more efficient ways of doing things. I used to only use it to communicate with my friends or research a few things. Technology has been taking place of many books, media, and paper. Instead of reading the newspaper, I will find out what is happening from the internet.

In elementary, our class had a computer class in which we learned to type and played number munchers and other "educational" games. Since then, I have taken few other computer classes and have taught myself the basics. I learn best through examples and have learned the most by watching other people use various programs and then experimenting myself.

I used to think that I was pretty adequate with technology until last Monday. Although I was able to follow during the ISTC class, the information was extremely new. All the programs and applications we are going to use are things I have never used before. I do not dislike technology when it goes right but I am not knowledgeable enough to fix some of the problems that arise. I like to use technology in the classroom as much as I can. I find that technology is a great way to engage and motivate my elementary students. Students are captivated by many things used by the computer. I use Power Points to introduce new stories or concepts. I use little video clips from Safari Montage, or Brain pop to recap a lesson. I also like to have easy to follow games or interactive Power Points that the students can use on their own during center time. I hope to learn more programs that would be applicable for me to use when teaching the younger students.