This document summarizes the author's personal experiences with educational technology over time. It describes how the author grew up using traditional classroom tools like chalkboards but later had access to computers in high school. In college, the author began using a MacBook and social media. The author notes the transition to digital assignment submissions and wireless printing. Throughout, the author's hearing aids have gotten smaller. The author sees value in educational tools like Google Apps but also notes privacy and over-reliance on screens as challenges.