A personal timeline of educational technology

My name is Jessica Miranda. I started school in 1985 in Kailua. I graduated from high school in 1999 in Kailua. I first went to college at the University of Northern Colorado in 1999. When I finish my degree, I hope to become an ESL and Portuguese language teacher.

My name is Jessica Miranda.

I started school in 1985 in Kailua.

I graduated from high school in 1999 in Kailua.

I first went to college at the University of Northern Colorado in 1999.

When I finish my degree, I hope to become an ESL and Portuguese language teacher.

Is the use of a full range of low and high tech tools to expand opportunities for teaching and learning and, also, to increase the accessibility of content for students to engage with and manipulate.

http://cgi.duke.edu/~frankbo/edtech02/main.pl?userChoice=history Great website with lots of information about educational technology, including a timeline from 3000 BC to 2002. http://www.csulb.edu/~murdock/histofcs.html The history of computers in education. http://www.answers.com/topic/school-technology-in-education Interesting article on educational technology and its history.

http://cgi.duke.edu/~frankbo/edtech02/main.pl?userChoice=history

Great website with lots of information about educational technology, including a timeline from 3000 BC to 2002.

http://www.csulb.edu/~murdock/histofcs.html

The history of computers in education.

http://www.answers.com/topic/school-technology-in-education

Interesting article on educational technology and its history.

Time to draw with etch-a-sketch! blogs.edweek.org/.../school_life/

Time to draw with etch-a-sketch!

The computer lab was full of Macintosh computers and all of the classrooms had a TV and VCR. www.sd53.bc.ca/.../Computer%20lab%20pic1.html www.phys.ufl.edu/.../D_Multimedia/VideoCart.html

The computer lab was full of Macintosh computers and all of the classrooms had a TV and VCR.

I first learned how to use many computer programs in college, such as, microsoft excel, powerpoint, and windows moviemaker. http://www.presentationhelper.co.uk www.virtuallywiredinc.com/charts.htm

I first learned how to use many computer programs in college, such as, microsoft excel, powerpoint, and windows moviemaker.

Talking to students in another country in real time and with video imaging!

Talking to students in another country in real time and with video imaging!

An online social community connected to a group of students in another language classroom. What an amazing way to give students access to language input in their target language! http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/social-network-23.jpg

An online social community connected to a group of students in another language classroom. What an amazing way to give students access to language input in their target language!

A FUN , Interactive, Creative Environment . www.blogcdn.com/.../media/2008/09/touchdesk.jpg http://www.bme.unc.edu/~rlg/rehabDesign/images/2003/kids_laughing.jpg

A FUN , Interactive, Creative Environment .

The availability of funds for technology. Access to teaching materials in areas affected by poverty. www.reporterdiario.com.br/.../2007/10/favela.jpg

The availability of funds for technology.

"Because a thing seems difficult for you, do not think it impossible for anyone to accomplish." Marcus Aurelius