Blog #1 Introduction

Hi Everyone!

To introduce myself again my name is Katelynn V. During classes most people call me Katelynn, outside class I am either Kate or Katie. I'll respond to any as long as I know you are talking to me. I have resided in Ohio for my entire life. I grew up in Chardon Ohio which is about an hour east of Cleveland. I am the youngest of six kids and if you ask my siblings they will tell you I am spoiled. I'd like to think I am not but being the youngest has its perks. My interests are varied. I love to spend time with my family and friends. Reading has always been a big to do on my list. I really like to read about history, which is probably a reason why I have a Bachelors in it already.
Why am I here? I am at BGSU because I know it is one of the best education programs in the state, if not the country. I know my time here will be well rounded and fulfilling. Plus when I was here for my history degree, I fell in love with the area. I think it is because it reminds me of home with a little more excitement. I am in this course because BGSU requires me to have it but besides that I think it will be valuable to have knowledge in technology in the classroom. I am hoping to get more comfortable with a Mac computer because I am not used to them at all. I am also hoping to get comfortable with computer programs that I do not use everyday. Hopefully, I'll be a little less uneasy about the computer in general. In the end I really just want to learn new things and this course will supply me with that.

My thoughts on technology in the early childhood program are mixed. I can see the good and the bad. The bad being one might depend too much on technology. Or maybe it doesn't fit appropriately with the age of the children or the content being taught. The good is that technology is abundant in today's society and that children should get exposure to it to feel more comfortable with it. Technology in the classroom is good because it can help aid the teacher or even help enrich the curriculum.