Reflections on Chapter 1 and the first week of class

I really enjoyed the first class.  It was very interesting.  The textbook, not quite so much!  However, I did learn some interesting facts by reading the first chapter.  I was not aware that children were required to be technology literate by the time they finished eighth grade.  Now I know to make sure I teach ninth grade or up!  Just kidding---I want to teach elementary school.  The chapter did help me understand the need to be technologically prepared to teach.  I will need to learn everything I can to be able to prepare my students for high school, college and life.  Technology is such a big part of our society but many of us take it for granted.  I know enough to do my job and write my papers but not enough to feel confident in training others.  Our students must excel (ha ha) in technology in order to have all the advanatages they will need in college and the work force. I think this class will be very educational but also be fun.  Every teacher I have had at Crowder, especially from the education dept., has been so excited about their subject and helping people learn.  That is contagious and makes the learning process more exciting.  Mr. Chamberlain appears to be the same way and is quite informative.  I am hoping to take advantage of his knowledge while in class and save myself some "tech support" frustration!  Lol!  Hopefully, this week we will discuss "How to Set up your Wireless Router."   Maybe I should learn to cut and paste so I can add that to the class activity plan!  Till next week...