There are so many different experiences that I had when I was in K-12. I guess I should start back in middle school where in many of my classes we were able to get lap tops on a cart once a week to use to explore the Internet. For example, in my history class our teacher would let us go on the computer and figure out a good source that we could potentially use in class about what were learning. I thought it was a great tool that we could really figure out many different ways that we could get our knowledge without just listening to our teacher the entire time.
In addition, in 8th grade we were learning about architecture and how bridges were build in science class. So David and I were partners in trying to build a bridge, that was made out of popsicle sticks, that would be able to hold up different types of weights. So were used the computers to build the different bridges that we were thinking about on this program. The name of the program isn't important, but we were able to model a bridge on this program then print the lay out and then construct the bridge. Therefore it would be able to hold a considerable amount of weight to get a good grade. I haven't been back to that class in many years, but I plan on going back to that class to see if the students are still doing the same things I did when I was in 8th.
Now this brings us to high school where the first day of school we were informed that we were all going to be given lap tops. Obviously we were all pumped about getting our own lap tops, but there were many things we didn't know about them. First off, when we got the lap tops so many things were blocked that we really couldn't even do work on them. Such as go on google. Really don't know why they blocked that. Anyway, the lap tops were coming in handy when we were still doing projects online that normally we would have to wait to get a lap top from the library or go to the computer lab to get on one of the school computers. We were not able to take notes with the lap tops which changed everything. I think that is a very big reason why I am a faster typer now because i would have to keep up with what my teachers where saying during a discussion. Also, when I first got to college it seemed to be forbidden to use our lap tops to take notes, so now I hardly use my lap top for that purpose. It was so interesting to be able to connect with people online with the lap tops we were given. In my Modern World class our teacher set up a Facebook simulation where we had to take on some kind of focal character from WWII. So you could choose like Hitler or anyone that would be in that realm. But it was a great way to interact and learn about the people during that time period.
I think that my high school experience is going to greatly help me for when I start teaching.
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Thursday, September 4, 2014
What brings me to SNHU? Journey to EDU-235
Well the first things that really got me hooked to the school was its outstanding soccer program that I am very lucky to be apart of. It was a dream of mine to play college soccer. But, other then the soccer program, the small campus feel that I got when I first stepped foot onto SNHU was extremely different then any other campus I looked at. It seemed like everyone knew everyone and you weren't just a number in a crowd. It was important to me to find a school that really had all that I was looking for and that I would feel wanted at the university. So I looked into their School of Education program that they offered and it sounded like a great fit. Teachers would know you by name, everyone is there to make sure you succeed, and we would be learning from teachers that have experienced everything first hand. Which they are able to bring into the classroom and share their experiences with us to prepare us for the Educational field.
So i graduated high school in the winter of 2013 and started at SNHU just two days later. Sure it was a high step when I was just a little high school senior going to a college with no idea what I was getting myself into, but I knew it was time for a change. Break out of the Windham, NH bobble that I was so comfortable in for all 19 year of my life.
So I started taking classes at SNHU and enjoyed the experiences I was getting in the education classes and knew that I picked the correct major. I started off by taking EDU 200 and it was one the best classes that I have ever taken. It really got me involved with the schools in the area and it made for a great experience. Next, semester i took more EDU classes and it was even better then the last. If the classes that i keep taking in this field keep getting better then I think I have chosen the correct path for myself.
So that brings me to EDU 235. I am not the best when it comes to technology, but i at least have an understanding of what things are and it doesn't take me long to figure out how things work. Coming from a high school where every student was given a lap top so we were all tech savy per say. We even had the polyvision board in our classroom to advance our learning. So coming from a high school like that i think that it will greatly help me for this class and the advancing technology that is happening in the school systems. I'm very excited for this class and can't wait for it to get under way.
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