Hello everyone!! My name is Rocelia Mendez. I transferred this year from Mira Costa College in Oceanside. I am enrolled in in the ICP program for my time being here at CSUSM. This semester I am taking EDU 364, HIST 347, MATH 210, and DNCE 311, aside from this class. Most of the time I use my phone and I PAD to log in for school and to check my emails. I love the website Pinterest and am very hooked on it now, it is a place were you can find ideas for anything you can think of. I think that technology is very well used everywhere we go. I see most of the students engaged on their phones most of their free time, in between classes and breaks. It seems that now a days everyone has a phone or device they use throughout the day. I also believe that technology has had a major impact in communication between family and friends, and some relationships have been affected by it as well.
Being in this class I know I will learn a lot and leave the semester knowing more and having a better understanding of some terms about technology and hopefully being able to teach it to others. I am very excited to be in this class. Some of the skill I have with technology is being able to use a computer, smart phone, I Pad, and knowing how to use certain programs. I don't know a whole lot but that is why I am in this class as well, to learn.
Now about myself. I am married, going on eleven years this year. I have two beautiful daughters, my oldest whom is 4 years old, and my young one whom is 1 year old. They are my inspiration to continue my education and my husband is the rock that supports me not just physically but emotionally as well. I have a great family that support me and helps me out in order for me to continue my education. my mother in law takes care of my girls when I am at school; my brother in law drops off and picks up my daughter from school; and my wonderful husband helps me out with everything. I am very excited to have started this semester here at Cal. State and I know I will have a wonderful experience. I hope to get to know most of you from this class and maybe work together sometime, but for now I wish everyone the best and hope for a great semester to everyone!
Hi Rocelia!
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree that around campus, and just about every public place, people are walking around on their devices; texting, talking, and checking social media. Often times this makes me wonder about the individualistic society; people sitting right next to one another, yet rather than having a conversation they are glued to their device. I'm not passing judgment because I am a person glued to my device most of the time too!
Through this class I also desire to learn more about technology and it's uses within the class room. My child is my motivation as well, and the fact that I know he relies on me, makes me strive for the best I can possibly achieve! I Look forward to being in the same class with you!
Keri Rasmussen
Hello Rocelia!
ReplyDeleteYes technology is everywhere we can't seem to stay away from it! Sometimes ill be out with friends for dinner and everybody seems to be on their smart phones at one point during our time together. Technology definitely has its positives and negatives. It's nice that you can communicate with really anybody anywhere in the world, but sometimes you need time away form it. Sometimes it can be damaging to relationships, And we have become so dependent on technology nowadays, we forget that there are real people out there, sometimes it leads to social isolation.
On the other hand I think it is very admirable that you have two children and also taking care of your education, I thought I had a lot on my plate with two jobs and school. You are lucky you have all the help that you have! And I am also looking forward to a great semester with all of our classmates.
Angie Rodriguez