What experience?!

After reading the NCATE/NCTE standards, reality kicked in. Granted I know how to download music, use youtube, and have facebook, it turns out that I do not know much about technology. Although I was not nervous about taking 307 because I am interested in learning about technology, I would be lieing if I said I knew what a podcast was or how to create my own blog prior to today's class. Professor Sterns brought up a good point during class: "What would happen during an interview if you were asked about your experience in technology?" The chances of me getting that job would not be likely.

This will be my first experience with technology that requires me to do more then sign on to AOL, IM someone, or check my webmail. Hopefully I will be able to reach these standards more likely after successfully learning from this class. When I signed up to take this class, I was questioning why this class was a requirement and what it had to do with English. Professor Reeid made me aware of the fact it largely has to do with communication and how we communicate.

Almost every one owns a computer and an ipod so it is very important for me to be aware of the resources out there and furthermore, how to teach students how to use it. I would prefer taking a course like this as oppossed to sitting in a classroom and listening to a professor lecture. I enjoy "hands on" work and this class is giving me the opportunity to do that!

Kristin