So my blogging journey begins here in University Hall 271. I am sitting at a table using the very first Mac ever issued for this classroom. That was a lie. This Mac was the 2,341st. The class is based around the idea of teaching prospective teachers how to use 'technology in the classroom.' Technology Smeshology!
My first assignment is to write about my experiences in technology. Well, I passed the CCR test my junior year at CSUSM. That test was intimidating, but I had a special tutor who got me inside access and I passed that baby first time! Other than that my technology awareness is pretty minimal. I am a fellow Myspacer. Forget Facebook, the way I see it... Myspace is classy, Facebook is trashy. For every technological problem I have I run to the person who knows the technology world better than I, my 17 year old sister who's life is lived inside cyberspace.
My educational experience is a lot different than my experience with technology. I just graduated with a bachelor's degree in Literature and Writing from CSUSM and was just accepted into the single-subject credential program where I will become a high school English teacher/ Varsity soccer coach within the next year. I have observed at all levels of schooling with some schools in particular being better than others. My first time observing I ended up breaking up a fight. It was at a local high school and two seniors decided to get down during lunch. But yours truly was there and broke 'em up. I was a hero with the administration for that day. I also have had the pleasure of coaching kids at the high school and middle school level. I coach soccer and through that, fell in love with the idea of teaching in a classroom. Its going to be bomb!
This class better be worth it! ... so far so good. I hope to learn how to make my own website. I think having a website, and easy access for students on the web, is an important tool for teaching. I also hope to gain more knowledge about this darn Mac. This is the first time I've worked with a Mac, and I love it! I think it's only because I like their commercials with that guy from Accepted... familiar with that movie? If not you should check it out... hil-arious!
Oh well, this seems pretty good for now. But I am a creative writer and I could write for days and days so this could get a little out of control. But it's fun, just like this...
Great blog! Glad to have you in 2 of my classes. How about some hip-hop photos for us?
ReplyDeleteMarla Watts
I feel your pain on the Mac issue. I have used computers since the 1980s and never have used a Mac. Although I am comfortable on a PC I know that the Mac is better in many areas, especially creative art, music, and the non-business side of the computer world. Hopefully the differences in the computers will only allow us greater marketability when we search for teaching positions.
ReplyDeleteMaking a website is a lot easier than it seems. At least to me it was. You can just pick up a book on HTML and JavaScript and you could have yourself a website in a few weeks. Or depending on your time constraints, might I suggest taking a the HTML and JavaScript classes at Palomar, I loved them!
ReplyDeleteI just finished taking that CCR exam, that was probably the most I've ever worked with computers. I passed the first 3 sections no sweat but then i got stuck on the stupid spreadsheets part. I've never worked with excel my whole life and i figured i made it this far, so why now? It took me 3 attempts to finally pass but i did it! I think its really cool that you want to be an english teacher and a soccer coach, I've personally always seen myself doing 2 jobs in my life including something physical and becoming a teacher. You seem like you will be a really fun and exciting teacher. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteHi Jacob
ReplyDeleteI'm interested to hear about your soccer exploits. I never played it myself. My son Jordan (9) began playing rec soccer last year. After watching the games, I now think it's such an awesome sport!
Can't say that I'm much of a Glen Beck fan...how about a little Adam Smith for living wisdom?
Good luck in the class!
Steve Schoellerman
Are you finding that you are spending an extreme amount of time for this class? It seems that I spend at least eight to ten hours for every four hours of class. I think that is too much. What about you?
ReplyDeleteI like how you threw some comedy in there. A hero you say or maybe you were just at the right place at the right time. I think that it is pretty sick that your a coach at San Marcos High School.
ReplyDeleteI think it is good to know both Windows and Mac, as schools can have both of them. Besides, the underlying computing concepts can be similar between these two platforms.
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