Technology is bitter sweet for me. It can be the most amazing thing and somehow be my worst enemy at the same time. Let me give some examples:
1) Allows me to navigate anywhere without planning ahead.... until my battery dies and then I'm more than lost
2) Allows me to keep up with all my friends' lives... almost more than I need to
3) Allows me to take endless amounts of pictures of trips... unitl they are completely lost in the blink of an eye when the camera is dropped in water and the pics were not saved.
4) Allows me to have numerous ways of contacting a loved one in Afghanistan...until I freak out when there is a internet blackout on his end or emotions are typed out before they are thought through.
4) Allows communication without talking....which I have learned is really a horrible way to communicate and tone of voice is desperately needed to fully understand what a person means. Tone of voice, eye contact, and body language in person is the best way to communicate.
5) Allows for a quick response to someone's question.... unless you really were hoping not to give a response
6) Allows for completion of online classes.... but be ready to SAVE every document
7) Allows for amazing, fun, and interactive activities for teachers to use in the classroom... just be prepared to take the time to make them:)
I look forward to having a hands-on experience in my Technology class at Liberty University! I look forward to learning how to utilize technology as a teacher.
