1. Computers are an important part of the educational experience because this "information age" relies heavily on technology, and without proficient knowledge in computer skills, students will be unprepared and at a disadvantage in the social, and especially work, realm. Knowledge of (at least basic) computer functions/ applications is essential. Although necessity, there are some concerns and challenges to address. Such issues include lack of financing, insufficient time to integrate technology into class time, and surrounding cultural bias. Although all three concerns are legitimate, I believe the "negative, against-technology, cultural bias" perspective is very much a minority view. I believe most educators are embracing technology's integration in society and see the mastering of computer skills as important objectives for their students. I view funding and practical, in-class-application as the bigger issues to solve.
2. In my classroom, I would especially want to implement practical computer skills in assignments -- such as Word, Powerpoint, and especially Excel. I would also want to teach my students how to operate the basics of both Mac and PC. I would also love to include quick, practical, everyday life technology tips -- such as online bill pay, etc. In EME 2040, an overview of Windows, Excel, and many other applications will help me implement these idea into my future classroom! I currently have no knowledge of Excel, so I am especially interested in learning that program.
3. A digital native is someone who has grown up with a prevalent presence of technology around them, while a digital immigrant is someone who has had to adapt to the increasing use of technology. I believe "digital native" is an accurate term to describes most of today's youth. (Although there will always be an exception with rural/ impoverished communities having no prevalent access to technology, therefore not being "native.") Luckily, my past teachers have had just as an extensive (if not more) knowledge of computers as I, leading their classrooms to be technology-infused. Once I begin to teach, although I'm sure there will be differences in how I and my students use technology, I predict that there will be even less of a immigrant-native gap than there is today.
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Prior experiences using technology:
Although I grew up using a PC, for the past few years I have transitioned to a Mac. I have used powerpoint and word multiple times. As far as social media goes, I rarely go on facebook, and I do not have a Twitter, Tumbler, Instagram, or anything else (besides Pinterest). My job requires much use of technology -- I am a Production Assistant at Celebration Baptist Church, and extensively use Final Cut Pro and various camera equipment.
What I hope to learn in class:
I very much hope to learn the basics of Excel (especially because for many jobs, knowledge of Excel is a necessity). I also hope to learn how technology can be properly integrated with teaching.
What I learned from the learning style test:
My results from the learning style test indicated that I am a highly (9) reflective, partially intuitive (3) and visual (5), and mostly (7) global learner. The reflective "diagnosis" makes complete sense to me in that reflective learners must have time to sit and independently think about the material to fully understand it. The description of intuitive learners "preferring possibilities and relationships" over facts also fits my learning preference. The score of "5" on visual learning quite surprised me; I expected a higher number. Finally, the higher global score of "7" makes much sense to me, seeing that I understand foreign information much better once I understand the "big picture."
Although I grew up using a PC, for the past few years I have transitioned to a Mac. I have used powerpoint and word multiple times. As far as social media goes, I rarely go on facebook, and I do not have a Twitter, Tumbler, Instagram, or anything else (besides Pinterest). My job requires much use of technology -- I am a Production Assistant at Celebration Baptist Church, and extensively use Final Cut Pro and various camera equipment.
What I hope to learn in class:
I very much hope to learn the basics of Excel (especially because for many jobs, knowledge of Excel is a necessity). I also hope to learn how technology can be properly integrated with teaching.
What I learned from the learning style test:
My results from the learning style test indicated that I am a highly (9) reflective, partially intuitive (3) and visual (5), and mostly (7) global learner. The reflective "diagnosis" makes complete sense to me in that reflective learners must have time to sit and independently think about the material to fully understand it. The description of intuitive learners "preferring possibilities and relationships" over facts also fits my learning preference. The score of "5" on visual learning quite surprised me; I expected a higher number. Finally, the higher global score of "7" makes much sense to me, seeing that I understand foreign information much better once I understand the "big picture."
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