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What technology do you use on a regular basis? How has technology changed your personal or educational life?

What technology do I use on a regular basis? You mean besides my pencil shapener, electric lights, and computers? I really can't think of a single thing that I use daily that isn't some form of a technological advance. We have progressed quite a ways from charcoal drawing on cave walls, to transferring data through fiber-optik cable, (not to mention blu-tooth, etc.) I LOVE TECHNOLOGY

It seems that someone has tried to improve everything in someway or another. Either its stronger, bigger, lasts longer or just better.

This has given us so much more time to devote to whatever else we feel to do with it. We don't have to spend hours each day preparing and cleaning up meals for example, we have dishwashers that help with clean-up. We can then study about genetics or investments to save someone or just to make more money.

Really if you just sit and think about it there is nothing that technology hasn't improved, from out lighting needs to our ability to communicate with each other.

Educationally speaking there is so much more available, and so much more accessible, just the internet has opened up volumes of information (Its going to sound cliche) that is available to anyone with a connection.

Personally, I can listen to any song I want pretty much anytime I want. I just have to know its name, or the artist or just a line. gone are the days of waiting for the radio to play my favorite song, I can just find it, read the lyrics, listen to 6 different artist and even buy it online! Like this song under pressure, by a group of vocalists.

Technology allows me to post not just text but pics and videos! Awesome!

Blogging for beginners-

Blog #1 Topic:  Why do I want to be a teacher?  Who or what inspired me to pursure this career?  

Wow what a super broad subject! There is a real long story that goes with this. I guess I should just start at the beginning. I lost my job in construction 2 years ago in October. I began to think, "What would I do with my life (since I have to start over anyway!)? What is my dream? What will make me happy?"

Construction wasn't the answer, and I explored other options and finally came to the realization that I wanted to be a Track Coach. (Can you find me in the picture) At the same time I had to find a career that would be convenient for this, TEACHING! So then I had to figure out what subject I would love everyday...ESPANOL! 

So I am on the path that will take to me teaching. So what is it about teaching that I think will make me happy everyday?

The whole reason I want to teach is to situate me to help others. My goals are to become a great teacher and coach. I feel that I will be able to touch the lives of students and in turn their families present and future. I hope to help direct them in a very positive way. I love young people in general and have coached in a few opportunities and absolutely loved it! It has always been natural for me to look for opportunities to serve and help others anyway I can. My life will be dedicated to lifting those around me, family, church and community in all that I do.

One recent example is a student I help coach in track and field. He is very talented, active and has great intentions; but needs more structure during practice to accomplish his very lofty goals. I have tried to modify my coaching style to better suit his needs, while not neglecting the other athletes' needs. I am making that sound easier than it is!

The hard part about all this is that I will probably not know right away if I have done any good.