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Since I was around the age of 6, my family has always had at least one computer in our house. I have always been a very fast learner when it comes to computers and technology, I get it from my dad. My oldest brother got a degree in computer technology and now he does the integrated work behind the scenes for one of the many computer companies, totally taking apart and rebuilding computers. He usually explaines to me how to fix certain problems that I may be having with my computer, and I like to learn everything that I can. I am on the computer a lot, mostly doing things online, but sometimes using word, excel, and playing games that I have installed. I also have a digital camera, which I love to fiddle around with and tweak pictures on the program it came with.

In this class, I hope to learn all of the ways to utilize a computer for teaching. Also, how to use other technology in the classroom, such as projection screens, or slide shows. I know a lot about common computer programs, but I do want to learn the little tricks to creating things like tests, grade books, etc. I also want to learn about the computer programs that will get students more involved and interested in what I'm teaching.

Before taking the learning style test, I already knew that my learning style was reflective because I reflect about how I do things and how others do things, and I don't like to jump into something without thinking about it first. What I didn't know about my learning style is that I am more intuitive and sequential, though just barely. The biggest thing that I learned was how much of a visual learner I am, reaching an 11 on the scale. I knew that I learned things a little better by watching rather than being told, but I didn't know how much better.