When it comes to technology, I'm far from an expert. I understand very well the technology I use everyday, but I don't actually know that much. I know the most out of everyone in my family so everyone comes to me when the TV isn't working or their phone keeps freaking out but it's always been simple, common sense solutions, like "plug it in" or "restart it". I like finding out new things about technology and how things work. I hope to one day be very literate when it comes to technology.
I hope to learn a more in-depth understanding of technology so that when I'm a teacher, I know how to operate and incorporate technology in my classroom. I believe this class will help prepare me for what I'll need to know in the future. I don't want to be the teacher who is anti-technology because I most likely won't have a job for very long. I would like for this class to make me comfortable enough, so that I can be confident in my future classroom.
I found out I'm an active, intuitive, and visual leaner. Which, when I read the descriptions, makes a lot of sense. I like to be doing something and seeing my solutions forming. I don't do well when a teacher is just talking at me. I find it very hard to concentrate and actually absorb anything they are saying. When it comes to global vs sequential learning, I think I like to do whatever will be faster. If I can just jump to the answer, I will, but sometimes I need to go step by step to get to a solution. I enjoyed this quiz because I think it will help me in the future.
A little tech discomfort is normal. It's all part of being a risk-taker. Tech is constantly evolving, and even if it wasn't, you will evolve as a teacher. You will try new things all the time. And you never really know how a tech experience will turn out. What you will learn over the years is how to be comfortable with the discomfort.
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