My Tech Experience

Throughout elementary, middle, and high school I got very little time and experience with computers.  We hardly ever used computers let alone we almost never had a computer in the classroom to use other than the "teachers computer." In Elementary school I remember having at least one computer in each classroom for references if needed for the students. Most of the time our computers didn't work so it was very hard to have the time to use them.

While entering middle school which were grades 5th-8th we had only one computer classroom at the time where we learned the basics of computers and how to use the keyboard. Around 7th grade I had a computer class mainly to learn how to use Microsoft Word and some other familiar sites. For a majority of the year we would only play computer games due to the lack of internet connection we had. That's if the computers would even turn on. At that point we would get handouts passed around and would have to do worksheets during class or we could choose to have a free period to do homework or talk with friends. When going into high school it almost got worse. I think the only time I used a computer was to write papers using only Microsoft Word or to print out pages. Almost the hole building had poor internet access. I wish I had learned more about different sites such as blogger while being in high school. I would have got more familiar with it and would have probably even created my own. I don't remember too much from using technology because I'm pretty old school and would much rather take down notes in a notebook and use worksheets.

For my future classroom I would defiantly recommend having working computers at access at all times for students. I would love to show them how to create a blog. I think it's a really smart way for children to share and be able to look at each others work. Giving them ideas based off of other students is very important. Also if students have questions on a homework assignment they can comment on my blog or another classmates and get the information they need. I think it's a very smart idea and would defiantly use it when being a teacher of my own. It's defiantly a good way to keep the students engaged and entertained.

What brings me to SNHU

Looking at colleges I was perticularly looking for a fairly small school not to far away from home.

I had many schools in mind but once I toured SNHU's campus I really enjoyed it. I liked how the campus was small enough to get around just by walking short distances. I also liked how they set their classes up. Working with and around a smaller environment is easier for me to learn and not be as overwhelmed. Also I'm from Wakefield Massachusetts so it only takes me about an hour to drive home. I wanted to find a school thats far enough to be away but close enough to come home if needed.

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