0: Tech and Learning

I have a pretty good amount of prior experience in technology. I took a technology class in middle school where we learned how to use a lot of Microsoft Office, mainly Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. My dad has also taught me a lot about technology because he uses it in his work. He trains people how to use software in his company. He has taught me a lot of tricks to use in Microsoft Office as well and how to use applications on Mac.

I hope to expand my knowledge on how to use a wider variety of technology in this course. I really want to know what technology is used most frequently in the elementary classroom and focus on that. I want to learn how to use applications like Prezi and learn how to incorporate different media, such as video and music, into presentations. I also want to know how teachers use social media for work, such as this blog or Twitter, and how it benefits the students.

I learned that I am an active, intuitive, visual, and global learner. I didn't realize how much of an intuitive and visual learner I actually am. It makes sense that I'm intuitive and that was my highest score because I love creative and abstract thinking, especially in subjects like science. I love theories and coming up with new ways to think about different topics. I am suprised I'm a visual learner because I love music so I thought I'd be more of an auditory learner, but I do have better memory when it comes to remembering pictures over what someone says word for word. I'm glad I got better insight into my learning style because I think this can help me a lot throughout college.