My name is Katelyn Cannady, and I'm majoring in history at Florida State University. I am nineteen years old, but I turn twenty in eight days! I love to bullet journal, and I just got back into reading for fun again. Summer is my favorite season because it is warm and heavy and lazy. I adore laying in the sun. I love music, too: I have spent the past few days listening to nothing but Fiona Apple and Megan thee Stallion's new album. I have the worst taste in television, though. I think Grey's Anatomy and the Bachelor are absolutely riveting. Work and friends and school get in the way of my television time, however, but I mind that less than most do. I don't like being idle.
I have spent ample time in front of computers and tablets, both in a professional and personal sense. When I was younger, I had to regularly parse through PowerPoint for my classroom assignments, giving me lots of experience in that respect. In ninth grade, I became certified in Adobe Photoshop. However, I am certain that I couldn't even crop a photo on more recent versions of the program today. I have had experience recreationally making gifs and edits for the enjoyment of myself and my friends. During my junior and senior year of high school, I was also on my school's yearbook team, which demanded improved graphic design skills. Last semester, I slogged through two science labs, which required regular use of Excel and an obscene number of pre-arranged calculations. It was miserable, to say the least. However, I am eager to learn more.
I can't wait to learn about educational technology! When I volunteer in school environments, I am endlessly nervous about ineffective supplemental online materials. I believe that this class will give me the knowledge to decide the best medium of communication, even in other professional environments. I hope to become more familiar with computer programs that I regularly use, and comfortable with those that I am unfamiliar with. I want to engage students and inspire interests through technology, but I must first learn to properly use that technology.
I can't wait to learn about educational technology! When I volunteer in school environments, I am endlessly nervous about ineffective supplemental online materials. I believe that this class will give me the knowledge to decide the best medium of communication, even in other professional environments. I hope to become more familiar with computer programs that I regularly use, and comfortable with those that I am unfamiliar with. I want to engage students and inspire interests through technology, but I must first learn to properly use that technology.
Hi Katelyn! (And happy early Birthday!) I couldn't agree more about the Bachelor! My friends and I have weekly watch parties with sparkling cider, so it's kind of an obsession haha!
ReplyDeleteI think it's great that you've spent so much time around/embracing technology! I've been around it, but I'm not great at using it. So I always have a lot of respect for people that are good at it.
I really love your goals for this class, and I totally agree. Best of luck, and don't forget the Bachelorette is on tonight! :)