Technology and me

1. Technology and Me
A personal timeline of
educational technology

2. Overview
My name is Jamie Leigh Reynolds.
I started school in 1986 in Anaheim, California.
I graduated from high school in 1999 in Huntington
Beach, California.
I first went to college at Maui Community College in
2007.
When I finish my degree, I hope to become a middle
school Social Studies teacher.

3. My definition of educational
technology
...is utilizing various technology devices in the classroom for
the purpose of engaging, enhancing, and improving the
overall learning experience for students. It involves
creating, mentoring, collaborating, and gaining a greater
understanding of modern technology as it applies to
education.

4. Websites on Ed tech history
The Evolution of Classroom Technology
http://www.edudemic.com/classroom-technology/
History of Educational Technology PowerPoint
http://www.slideshare.net/PabloRuggiero/history-ofeducational-technology-ppt
A Brief History of Technology in Education Video
http://vimeo.com/4676849

5. Kindergarten technology
Used very little
technology in the
classroom
Televisions, tape players,
and video cassettes

6. High school technology
 Introduced to computers
and the Internet
 A small part of the library
designated for computer
use
 Had a computer at home to
type some major
assignments
 Attended computer class as
an elective
 Computers were expensive
and laptops were rare.

7. College Technology
Bought my first PC
computer
Learned the basics:
Internet, email,
downloading, browsing,
research, Google scholar,
EBSCO, etc.
Students had laptops

8. A vivid technology learning experience
 My first computer in
2006
 Online classes
IPhone

9. A technology I want to use in my classroom
Short videos (5 min.)
Create my own videos
and have the students
create some as well
Great for introductions
or conclusions of subject
matter…even math
problems!
I pads or tablets (easy
and fun)

10. My vision of the classroom of the future
 Teachers and students use
technology to create and
collaborate in a classroom
setting or cyberspace
 New and interactive
technological development
to improve learning
 Each student makes a
connection to digital
learning and flourishes
 Equal division of
technology and hands-on
learning

11. A challenge for teaching
Different computer skill
levels
Equal access to
technology
Keeping up with the new
developments in
technology
Funds

12. Words of Wisdom
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me
and I remember. Involve me and I
learn.”
– Benjamin Franklin
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