Thursday, January 20, 2011

WebLog 1: Class Survey

My name is Katie Mulholland and I am from Poland, Ohio. My primary e-mail is kmulholland13@jcu.edu. I prefer to be called Katie! I am a freshman this year and would like to major in Early Childhood Education. I preferably want to end up teaching 1st or 2nd grade. I was a cheerleader for 8 years and i absolutely loved it. I also like to get involved and I got involved here. I am a part of greek life and my sorority is Kappa Kappa Gamma. I am really short and like to smile all the time. I am very personable and loves to get to know people.
The things that make me feel comfortable taking risks is having the feeling of not being judged, looked down upon, or criticized to harshly for my own opinion. I also like to feel accepted by most of my peers. I consider my self as a student very well rounded. In class I feel that i participate in oral discussions on most days, on others I tend to be more to myself and do not open up as well as others. I feel as I am very responsible when it comes to being prepared for a class and on time. I always double check myself to see if I did the homework/projects correctly and have them ready to go when I enter the classroom. I am very honest with all my assignments and what ever grade I receive in the class I feel as if that is the grade I deserve. I am a very hard worker and a hands on learner. The first thing I do when I do not understand is I try raising my hand to ask questions. Also, I am willing to stay after class to ask any additional questions.
What the most important thing of technology that was invented I feel was the cell phone. I feel it is very important because it can help us in many ways where you can get ahold of people no matter where they are. It is the best thing invented because it helps people when they are in danger, in need, and just to get a conversation in when they may be on their way out. That is why I feel it is the best technology invention made. Some technology that is essential to my life is my cell phone, computer, ipod*, television, wii*, dvd player, and lights* My life after class consists of immediately checking my cell phone to see if I have received a text message or a phone call. Then i walk back to my dorm and go on my computer to check my e-mails. Then depending on the day I am able to sit and watch a little bit of television. That normally is what consists of my day with technology. I feel as if children should be watched what television shows that they can watch and what they can do on the internet. What is getting inappropriate is the sending of picture messages  that should not be seen by children. I feel like some how pictures should be able to be monitored. Seeing on the news that some of the celebrities are getting famous off of their inappropriate pictures. That is giving the wrong messages to the viewers that are watching. The things i need to do for school is have all assignments done before class so i am able to turn it in. I was able to study with topics and learn different things. I like that all my classes have class interaction with the professor and the student.
One question: How can I use this knowledge to help my 2nd grade students?
Second Question: Am I am to get help when ever I need to or if I experience technological difficulties at any time?