I have had the desire to teach since I observed my teachers in Elementary school. Ever since I was little I wanted to teach second grade public school. Looking back at my school years I can still name the teachers that inspired me and --unfortunately--still name the ones that weren't so effective. I know that when I step into my classroom I will be able to sift through those experiences and find what works for me. Just as those excellent teachers inspired my classmates and I, I want to inspire my students and prepare them the best I can.
I believe that using technology will help prepare my students and give them the experience for when they leave the classroom. I hope this class will enable me to do just this because there is a lot that I don't know at this point. I have had experience with PowerPoint, Word, and the like, but not with the SMART board or even blogging. I am excited to explore new ways of presenting information to students in this ever-changing world of technology because it is becoming a crucial tool to have under your belt.
