The document shares the presenter's experience learning about computers through self-teaching and playing games online before taking a class. In the class, the presenter learned to use Macs and create blogs and webpages. Working with a group, the presenter created a digital safety and privacy lesson and webpage. The presenter became more confident and comfortable using technology and can now teach others.

1. Many of us have stories to share

2. With so many things to care

3. So I decided to take the dare

4. And within 5 minutes I have to spare

5. And I will keep it nice and fair

6. With this presentation, I give you my share

7. Let us begin with your attention to bare.

8. Before this class, I learned everything about computer through experience

9. I thought I knew just enough about the use of technology

10. Spending hours of learning, exploring and being fascinated

11. Little that I know I was learning what’s only on the surface.

12. I was attracted to websites that you can have fun that was free

13. spent hours of playing games online

14. Being in front of the computer all the time

15. I wasn’t able to learn anything beyond past the surface.

16. I continued & I learned as I go Without any help I felt alone but

17. Taught myself how to use Mac Along with many things

18. At the beginning of this semester

19. I transition everyday from using a PC…

20. To a Mac…

21. I learned how to use…

22. I created my own blogs

23. We created a webpage to learn & teach about Digital Safety & Privacy

24. I love my group members because …

25. There are times I get frustrated…. But my group members & I figured things out together.

26. We worked together to create this webpage

27. We created a lesson plan together We

28. We learned at the same time

29. At the end I reflect back on the things I have learned

30. I became confident & comfortable When using technology tools…

31. I learned to practice digital safety & privacy when I’m at home

32. I can sit back Relax & enjoy

33. Knowing I have become technology proficient.

34. Now I can tell people about this class

35. That brings an end to my sharing… Thank you for baring with me

36. Photo credits The pictures used in this power point presentation are intended for educational purposes from Dianna Payumo Firefox, Google Del.i.cious, Live Binder Microsoft, Hotmail

37. Photo Credits Blogger http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Z0vWrjEi8LM/TCb5BuKnZCI/AAAAAAAAAS4/mKfy0goXxBc/s1600/Toy-Story-3-Ken-And-Barbie.jpg CandyStand http://banter.burningbanner.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Candystand-Classic-Mini-Golf.png Moodle http://moodle.tcaps.net/file.php?file=/1/moodle.jpg Wix http://bededtech.sjwc.hct.ac.ae/blog/wp-content/uploads/wix2.jpg Google Docs http://news.cnet.com/i/bto/20090309/google_docs_logo.png

38. Photo Credits Toy Story http://farm1.static.flickr.com/111/294080639_3682a8d88c.jpg Xanga http://www.honeytechblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/xanga.jpg Vimeo http://www.forscom.army.mil/graphics/vimeo2.png Slideshare http://www.slideshare.net/images/logo/press-logos/slideshare_550x150.png