0 - My first attempt at a blog post

I do not have much experience with technology. Yes, I know how to use everyday technology such as my phone, laptop, TV, etc., I would not consider myself "tech-savvy." I use Apple products at home so it will be hard for me to get used to using a Dell in class. I was a in a graphic design class in middle school and thought that I was going to make a career out of it but that ended fast. It was easy for me to learn the basic uses of technology. I couldn't figure out all of the tricks and felt discouraged, so I tried something else.

Through this class I hope to learn how to perform basic tasks on the computer itself as well as programs so that when I design a project to present to my peers, mine will stand out. I also want to learn the basic tasks so that I can help my mom when she needs it, considering that she barely knows how to use her iPhone besides from calling and texting. I also want to learn how to use technology that is present in classrooms because when I was in high school it seemed as if my teachers had no idea how to work their own technology and they always had to call the librarian for help...I don't want to be that lady.

The learning styles questionnaire that I took in class today says a lot about me and I believe it is very accurate. First, I am a moderate active learner. The questionnaire recommended that I study in groups and take turns explaining what you know to help others in the group that might not know. I also have a very strong preference for the sensory learning dimension.  This means that I remember best if I can connect with the real world. I was recommended to ask my teacher for specific examples if I do not clearly understand. I also have a very strong preference for visual learning. I was recommended to color-code my notes which I already do! Finally, I am a moderate sequential learner. If steps are missing, I will ask my professor to go over the skipped steps so that the material is in a sequential order.