Always Learning

      I've read posts on blogs, but I've never commented on them.  I certainly never expected to start a blog.  I always thought they were for "young people". The LSTE classes at UALR have certainly moved me into the realm of the younger generation.  However, I learn by doing and a lot of trial and error.  So here's my first try.
      I've been taking technology classes at UALR since before Microsoft developed Windows.  The parents of my students look at me like I'm a dinosaur when they learn that I use DOS (just to open learning programs for the students of course).  UALR partnered with the Little Rock School System a number of years ago to train classroom teachers in the use of technology.  Little did I know that I was part of an experimental group.  The LRSD technology department wanted to see if technology novices could benefit from the course.  I don't use everything I learned that summer, but I developed the confidence to work with and learned how to teach with technology.
     I've only taken two classes in the LSTE program, but through them  I have continued to increase my background in and confidence with technology.   I hope to help coworkers of my generation get more comfortable with the marvelous teaching tools available to them through the advancements in educational technology.