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The world around us is constantly changing and with that change follows improved and advanced technology. I remember when I was in 4th grade and we had the accelerated reading program implemented in my school to help us achieve higher scores on the FCAT. That program could only be used on the computer in my class and that was my first time ever using a computer as well as my teacher. She didn't know how to turn the monitor on or get us started with using the program. I think teachers should know the basic functioning of a computer (turning it on/off, start up button and applications such as Microsoft Word etc), the computer can even assist with teaching a lesson to the class. Once i got to high school a computer was mandatory for teachers because I grades could only be recorded on line. Thus proving that teachers have to be technology savvy in order to communicate. (pg 9)

In my classroom, the majority of the assignments students turn will have to be typed. I will also allow everyone to get an equal opportunity on the computers because I know some are more advanced than others. I will also inform them of plagiarism and make sure to discuss copy right issues as well as computer hacking as a serious crime. I hope EME 2040 teaches me how to teach my class the benefits of technology and knowing how to use them. I am afraid that one of students maybe a hacker and I may not be skilled enough to catch them.

Although my major is currently Elementary Education, I hope to build my own private Christian School one day to alleviate the stresses of state test from students. I also want to build this school to inform students about the goodness of God while their young. I know everyone has different beliefs about religion but my school is going to be about having a relationship with God not a religion.