I'm from Northeast Ohio, and prior to living there I lived in the Central Valley of California. I'm an Early Childhood Education major with two more years of college before I graduate. Some of my biggests hobbies/interests are animals (especially sea-life, dogs and horses), outdoor activities (especially horseback riding, rock climbing, swimming, and softball), art (drawing illustrations mostly), and ofcourse, teaching and working with kids!
I decided to go to BGSU for my bachelor's degree because of the quality of their education program, and the entire university as a whole. I'm hoping to learn everything I need to become the best teacher possible, to be prepared and know what to expect, and to know how to solve issues/problems that could arise. As for this class particularly, I'm really hoping to just learn more good ways and reasons for integrating technology into the early childhood classroom.
I think using technology in the classroom is a great idea and that the children can really benefit from it if it's integrated properly. Everyday the world becomes more and more technological, and it's important that the children know how to use it if they want to succeed and keep up with the rest as they grow. However it can be overdone, and I think it's important to learn how and when to use the proper technology in the classroom, and how to balance it with the rest of the curriculum and lesson plans.
