Technology: I completed my computer competency requirement a year and a half ago. I did not take a class but took the CCR test. The only part of the test I had trouble on was the Excel spreadsheet. The reason for my difficulties was because I have never had to use the Excel program before. Needless to say it took me two tries to complete that part of the test. Other technology experiences I have had are, of course, endless essays for history classes using Word documents. Also, I have previously had a Myspace account but deleted it because it gave too much information for many others to see. I use my PC daily to check email, shop, research, and keep a personal calendar of events in outlook.
Education: I have been a mother for nine years and a mother of two for five years. This means I have also been a teacher to my own for this same length of time. With their onset of school life, I became a frequent volunteer in their schools. I enjoy being in the classroom helping children to discover and learn new things. I have also done foster child tutoring through the EDU 364 class here at CSUSM as well as observed in five different school settings for the EDU 350 class. I will be beginning the credential program this fall.
EDU 422: I am hoping to learn helpful techniques and technological programs from this course that I will later be able to take into my own classroom. I would like to make myself as informed as possible so as to be better equipped to educate our young.
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Hi Noreen:
ReplyDeleteGreat job on your first blog assignment, it was very informative and well-written. I really look forward to working with you in the group, I can tell we're going to do a great job on the project. See you in class!
Hi Noreen,
ReplyDeleteThank you for the suggestion. Over the last couple of weeks I have been intensely researching what I need to do and it looks like I will be taking that road. It is all a little intimidating and the information is not easily accessible! It will be nice for you to have the experiences of motherhood to bring into your class. I think that it will definitely help you to relate to the parents of your students. Thanks again! -Britni
Hi Noreen,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment, and thanks for all the help in class. You should post pictures of your family!Good luck on the class, and I hope to see you in future classes.
I don't mean to discourage you, but this course can only provide an overview of a few technological tools for teaching and learning. You'll need to keep learning about specific content area applications of technology in your credential program and beyond.
ReplyDeleteBecoming a good teacher is a long process.
Rong-Ji
Noreen,
ReplyDeleteI too have not had a lot of experience with Excel. I have taken a couple of classes throughout the years but I have found that it is one of those things that "If you don't use it you loose it." So far the class has allowed us to practice using Excel a long with so many other applications! Good luck with the rest of the class, we're almost there! Time flies, doesn't it?