Tuesday, August 30, 2016

#0 - Get to Know Me and My Learning Style (-;

I have always been surrounded by technology. I was raised around televisions, and computers, and remotes. In primary school I did a computer course and was familiar with projectors and Smartboards. In college, I took a computer literacy course as well to delve deeper into Word, Excel, and other computer programs. The only case of the unknown with technology would be my Iphone. I still do not even know how to use my phone's full potential aside from some applications that I use daily. I am familiar with new forms of social media, and some old: Facebook, MySpace, AOL Messenger, Snapchat, Periscope, Twitter, Instagram are amoungst the few I have a healthy background in.

In this class I hope to learn more on how technology could help make the process of teaching easier and more attractive to the students. I hope to gain skill and a background on how to properly and efficiently handle technology. Hopefully I could become more systematic with applications I am already familiar with and perhaps learn more about more programs that could assist in instruction in the classroom. 

According to the learning styles questionnaire, I am fairly balanced between all learning styles. The one result that stands out is in the "Active Learners" section. I agree with the conclusion of the questionnaire because I am more of a hands on learner.  I do like to discuss and actually apply a concept in order to full attain the information needed. I like to be more involved with a lesson rather than just sitting down and taking notes for three hours.