GICA: Blog Setup Assignment (Emily)
Before taking this class, I took Administrative Office Tech 2 my senior year of high school. Throughout this class we were not only assigned to a teacher on campus to assist, but we also met once a week to work on becoming certified in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel. My other technology experience includes everyday use of my phone, laptop, etc. I have also worked on various slideshows, music editing, newsletters, spreadsheets throughout high school. Through this class I hope to learn effective ways to incorporate technology into the elementary classroom. I want to learn how to best use technology so it engages rather than distracts students. By using various poll sites, games, review soft wares, quizlet, etc. I want to learn how to use the technology myself so I can be of best help in the future for students using the platform of technology in the classroom. I believe it's also important for teachers to understand this technology so they can sp...