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Welcome to my portfolio! This has been a long journey in the making. There has been challenges, frustrations as well as many learning experiences along the way. The journey has been fun and eventful to say the least. This portfolio is a culmination of the learning that has occurred for me over the past two years. I have selected assignments that showcase my

My name is Tina and I reside in Akron, Ohio. I am a full time graduate student as well as a full time employee here at [|Kent State University]. I completed my undergraduate degree at the [|The University of Akron] in 2006. I am the youngest of three and a aunt of two. I consider myself outgoing, funloving, adventurous and curious. I enjoy traveling, reading, spending time with family and learning. I believe in the process of life-long learning because you can NEVER know EVERYTHING.

My experience with technology has been a love/hate relationship. I began my career at the University of Akron as an engineering major. After spending a semester interning I quickly realized that I was in the wrong field. Much as I love math, science and technology I could not see myself having limited access to humans and working with programming all day. I quickly changed majors and fell in love with education. Even though I am not an engineering student I have a strong interest in implementing technology into [|educational practices]. Integrating modern technology into [|curriculum] will prepare students early on to be competitive in the work force. So I have concluded with taking my love of technology into the classroom as a way of merging my two loves.

I believe that technology will continue to play a major role in education, especially in curriculum. As today's society becomes more technologically advanced, we must do our parts as educators to prepare students to be technologically competent. As educators we must realize that times are changing from when teachers solely used chalkboards, handouts and overheads. Students now enter school expecting powerpoint presentations, DVD's and utilizing laptops.

We have first graders that are learning to type. This change alone is enough to realize that we must stay up to date with technology and share that information with our students. Because technology is continously advancing we must actively continue to particpate in learning that teaches us the latest technologies. This is the times we live in, no longer do we have the option of communicating with students, parents, co-workers, etc in person, we have the option of e-mailing, public websites, text messaging, blogging and the list goes on and on.

What exciting advances will technology make next?