How I use technology..

Well when I come into this class and hear about all the things that you can do with technology it makes me feel like I don't use technology very much. But when I think of ways that I do use it I feel like I know a lot about the basics. I use my computer to write papers, create powerpoints, upload pictures and use them for certain things, and of course get on the internet. Everyday I am on the internet doing something whether that be getting on Facebook, checking my email, or getting on Blackboard to do things for my classes. Comparing what I know to what my technologically challenged boyfriend knows, I feel like a genius.
I hope to gain more knowledge in basic computer skills. I want to be able to use more technology in a classroom so I hope that this class can help me a lot in that area.

my 1st blog

    My name is Jena Rhea. I am a senior in the Child and Family Studies PreK-K program. This programs involves early childhood education in both special education and general education classrooms. My internship experience is spread throughout this academic school year. During this semester I will start my practicum hours. The first five weeks I will be placed in a Head Start classroom and the second five weeks will be spent in a preschool classroom at a local school. During the spring semester I will be in a classroom full time. The first part of the semester will be in a kindergarten classroom and the second part will be in a preschool classroom. I feel like this internship experience will be great because I will get experience in so many different early education settings. I want to be a teacher because I feel I can make a positive impact in the lives of  many children. I also really enjoy working alongside families. Families are a very important part of a young child's life.Working alongside the family helps them know what to expect of their child and what could be worked on both in the classroom and at home. 
     I have had so many different experiences working with children, which has been very beneficial. One experience I am currently involved in is being a preschool Sunday school teacher at my church. This is something that I look forward to each and every week. I also work at an after-school program at a local church. Throughout the PreK-K program I have had many different opportunities to be involved in the Early Learning Centers here on campus. Since high school I have babysat for numerous families. All of these experiences and many others have played a part in developing a greater passion for working with young children.
     In my free time you can usually find me helping out with the youth group at my church. We are always going on trips or meeting for bibles studies which keeps me very busy. When I get a chance I love to read. I enjoy spending time at the lake with my family and friends.