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Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Power Outage
During my class today my power went out for about ten minutes and I had no access to the internet. I was in the middle of talking to my group about some things. While my power was out I thought about how great and useful technology can be until the power goes out. The communication I was having was instantly cut off. What a pain to have the power out, everything I was doing with my class required the internet and without that I was stranded. Luckily my power wasn't off for very long and I was able to get in contact with my group and class again.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Autobiographical Sketch
I wrote the following for an assignment where I was to include what influenced me to teach, and my ambitions.
I grew up watching my dad educate students in secondary education. During his 26 years of teaching his influence affected hundreds of students. I crave for the opportunity to influence students of my own. I want to encourage someone to reach their full potential and find success in their lives.
During my senior year of high school I registered for an American Sign Language (ASL) class. Taking this class inspired me to develop skills in ASL and eventually led me to register for all the available classes at Dixie State College. Currently I am employed as a communication intervener with Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind which allows me to use my ASL skills.
The past four years I have taught young children how to swim through the American Red Cross. In addition, this summer I started a special needs swimming lesson program and have grown to love these children. During my years of teaching these young children I have come to appreciate that every child has a different learning style. Every year I teach I learn new ways to inspire and encourage the children to succeed. I find joy and excitement from watching them master new skills.
When I finish my degree at Dixie State I would like to work in the parent infant program with Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind. I decided on this career because I grew up always wanting to teach in someway and influence others. My desire to pursue a degree in elementary education was influenced by observing my father, my high school American Sign Language class, and my own experiences teaching swimming lessons.
I grew up watching my dad educate students in secondary education. During his 26 years of teaching his influence affected hundreds of students. I crave for the opportunity to influence students of my own. I want to encourage someone to reach their full potential and find success in their lives.
During my senior year of high school I registered for an American Sign Language (ASL) class. Taking this class inspired me to develop skills in ASL and eventually led me to register for all the available classes at Dixie State College. Currently I am employed as a communication intervener with Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind which allows me to use my ASL skills.
The past four years I have taught young children how to swim through the American Red Cross. In addition, this summer I started a special needs swimming lesson program and have grown to love these children. During my years of teaching these young children I have come to appreciate that every child has a different learning style. Every year I teach I learn new ways to inspire and encourage the children to succeed. I find joy and excitement from watching them master new skills.
When I finish my degree at Dixie State I would like to work in the parent infant program with Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind. I decided on this career because I grew up always wanting to teach in someway and influence others. My desire to pursue a degree in elementary education was influenced by observing my father, my high school American Sign Language class, and my own experiences teaching swimming lessons.
Photo Story
I made this video using microsoft. I had to download the program first http:/www.microsoft.com/downloads then in the search box search for "photo story 3" After downloading this file I created the following video. I chose this topic because I thought it would be fun to put a compilation of pictures of my husband and I together. Enjoy!
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Inspiration Site
This site is a great source to make different "webs." A free 30 day trial is available for downloading; also can be bought. There are many different templates that can be used for anything.
To be directed to the inspiration site, click on the above post heading "Inspiration Site"
To be directed to the inspiration site, click on the above post heading "Inspiration Site"
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
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