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My prior experiences with technology have been primarily using the internet to connect with friends, check email, and to do research for school projects. Other than the internet, I have used the computer to play games. I have also used the computer to store and organize my photos and to create photo presentations. I have used powerpoint before and Microsoft Word. The other kinds of technology that I have used have been an iPod, a digital camera, and my cell phone. I also am familiar with Windows XP and am getting used to Windows Vista. I think I am pretty savvy when it comes to technology since I have grown up in a generation that is constantly using technology to their advantage.

What I hope to learn in this class is how to use technology to teach others something new. I also want to learn how to use Excel to make spread sheets and how they would be useful in a classroom setting. I also want to learn how to integrate technology as a learning tool for if I become a teacher. Another thing I hope to take away from this class is how to use a podcast and learn how to do more with blogs. I hope this class will also expand on my knowledge of technology and enable me to do more things with it.

What I have learned about my own learning style from the questionairre is that I am an active, sensor, verbal, and sequential learner. I was somewhat surprised at the results though because I never thought that I was a verbal learner. I always thought of myself as more visual because I tend to learn things better when I see them written down. However, the results were pretty much in the middle, so it made sense anyhow. I think these results will be useful to me as a student so I know what to focus on when trying to study and to learn in class.