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Most of my experience with technology has come through school. I have not done much outside of using word documents and powerpoints. I only started using Excel in college and I'm still not very good at using it effectively. Last semester I had to use an online learning system for my Pre-Calculus class called MyMathLab and learning all of the ins and outs of that system was definitely challenging. I'm ready to be learn more because, as of now, my knowledge of technology is pretty limited.
In this class I hope I become more experienced with computers and certain programs and I hope to learn how to use them efficiently. I want to be confident with my knowledge of computers and so far I am not. I also hope that I can learn in this class how to use certain technologies so that I can teach better and know how to use different types of technology that can benefit all types of learners. These are skills that I will genuinely use in life and in my future career so I am definitely excited to take this class.
Sadly, the results of the learning styles quiz for me were not very telling. I was in the middle of nearly every single category. The only one where I showed some sort of disposition was on the Sensing/Intuitive scale. I leaned more toward the sensing side. I agree that I'm in the middle of nearly every category because really I do not think that there is any one way that I learn better. I just sort use all different types of learning whether it be visual, verbal, or anything else, and combine them all to absorb information.
I'm excited to hear that you are open to learning new skills. Excel is tough, but hopefully this class will introduce you to some shortcuts and skills to make it easier (and more fun!). I use it a lot in my academic, professional and personal life. You made an excellent point in your "learning-styles" section... most people don't fit into a perfect "learning-style" box. Many students learn effectively in many ways, so I'm glad you recognize that about yourself.
ReplyDeleteHi Kayla, I believe that most of my experience with technology came through school as well. Most people don't realize it but we actually learned in school, and then got home and advanced our skills on our own with things like social media. For instance when MySpace was popular, we were able to customize our pages and things. We were actually little computer programmers lol.
ReplyDeleteHello, I also have gained most of my skills with my technology through school. I am excited for this class to help teach me how to better use Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc. I use it at my job and I help kids navigate their way through it, but that is at a basic level.
ReplyDeleteGood morning Kayla,
ReplyDeleteA lot of mastering technology is about getting used to it. Much like you, most of my early tech experience was in school, but the more I used it, the more I learned simple little shortcuts that make it a lot easier. So keep practicing and you'll pick up a lot f new skills.