A personal timeline of educational technology
Technology and Me
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.
...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.
My definition of educational technology
Websites on Ed tech history
The Evolution of Classroom Technologyhttp://www.edudemic.com/classroom-technology/
History of Educational Technology PowerPointhttp://www.slideshare.net/PabloRuggiero/history-
of-educational-technology-ppt
A Brief History of Technology in Education Video
http://vimeo.com/4676849
Kindergarten technology
Used very little technology in the classroom
Televisions, tape players, and video cassettes
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.
College Technology
Bought my first PC computer
Learned the basics: Internet, email, downloading, browsing, research, Google scholar, EBSCO, etc.
Students had laptops
A vivid technology learning experience
My first computer in 2006
Online classes
IPhone
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)
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
A challenge for teaching
Different computer skill levels
Equal access to technology
Keeping up with the new developments in technology
Funds
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”
– Benjamin Franklin
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Words of Wisdom
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