Blog Post #1

 Hello, my name is Eric. I am from a small town in Florida and I am majoring in English Education. In my free time I enjoy playing games, learning how to play Chess, and reading. Most of my time outside of my classwork is spent doing one of those things. Recently I started reading the Inheritance Cycle and it has been a blast to read. I would highly recommend it to anyone who likes fantasy.

I have used technology a lot in my educational career. Starting in high school, my school provided every student with a Chromebook to use for their schoolwork. I used this Chromebook all through high school and I still use it for my college work today. Also during my high school career, I became certified in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The use of Smart Boards, online activities, and online homework was prevalent at my high school due to the Chromebooks provided. I would say I have had a very positive relationship with technology during my time in high school and college.

My personal learning network revolves heavily around education. Even though English Education is my major, the education part is what I struggle with the most. I feel I am a competent writer and I have a solid grasp of most grammar concepts, but I am not confident in my ability to teach others quite yet. I use 240Tutoring to study for any of my education related exams, I use YouTube to watch teachers teach and get an idea of what the classroom is like, and my most valuable resource is a former teacher I had. This teacher has been an invaluable resource in helping me to find resources to learn more about teaching, and they inspired me to become an educator. 

I am looking forward to learning how to effectively use technology in an educational setting.


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