Terrific Technology!

 Part 1: 

Technology is a very large part of my life, on any given day, at any given time. Technology is actually what wakes me up and starts my day. At approximately 5 a.m. on weekdays, I wake to my android phone blaring an alarm, reminding me that my glorious slumber has come to an abrupt end. This is the first of many interactions with technology before I even leave my home for the day. After my shower, I saunter to my kitchen where I find my good friend, Mr. Coffee, has prepared an aromatic, hot carafe of my favorite morning beverage – coffee! Then, after having my coffee and a cup of yogurt, I head to my bathroom to do my morning ritual of getting ready for work, by using my technological grooming tools - hair dryer, curling iron and straightener. I complete my morning routine and then head out the garage door to find my car awaiting my arrival. Technology is accessed for my convenience to enter my car, by simply pressing a button on my key fob, which unlocks the doors to my automobile.

Part 2:

I don’t often think of my car as technology, but is surely just that, equipped with Bluetooth functions to stream music, satellite radio and all digital instruments. My vehicle is the next piece of technology that is quite important and allows me to get to and from one place to another. When I arrive at school, I enter the building and then make my way to my room. I start to use the next technology components that are very important to my work at school at this point. My computer is a very important tool at school, as is as my SMART Board. I use my computer for email, google searches for lesson plans, questions students have, to take attendance, generate reports, update Edmodo and Remind on a daily basis and create documents. I use the SMART Board, as previously mentioned in my last blog for daily lessons. I also use my printer at least once a day, if not more. Occasionally, the temperature will be too cold or too warm, and I am able to adjust the digital thermostat in my room for comfort of students and myself. Another set of tools I use while at school are the copiers and scanner in the teacher work room. A phone that is connected to my computer is also helpful when I need to call another teacher or when students need to call home, for whatever reason.

Part 3:

After work, I head home and that is where my use of leisure (and school work) technology occurs. When I get home and after I sit down and find some time to wind down after a long day, I often check my phone for text messages, missed calls and new posts on Facebook and Instagram. I stay connected with my grown children, my husband, parents, friends and other family with my cell phone through text messaging. I am so grateful for this technology, as I am able to communicate often with my dear family and friends. Texting is another way to communicate with my colleagues for our Master's classes - this is very important! I also check Twitter, as I have become a fan of Twitter over the summer and I attempt to join different chats at least once a week. Then, I often get onto my laptop and see what occurred in the world that day. I also use my laptop for research, learning new technology to become more technological savvy, writing my blog and creating documents. Occasionally, I will watch television – especially the nightly news. When it’s time for dinner, I use my stove, refrigerator and other appliances in my kitchen that aid in the production of creating a meal. After I start dinner, I often throw some laundry into the washer and later place the clothing into the dryer. I very much enjoy reading, and my Kindle and IPad come in handy for this. I do like to read tangible books, but I also enjoy the e-reader, as I can have many books accessible at any time.  After cleaning up from dinner, I go through my evening ritual of getting ready for bed and then plug in my cell phone, in preparation for being awoken again at 5 a.m. to start the process all over within several hours.

Part 4:

I tried to outline the ways in which I use technology in my personal and professional life on a daily basis. There is so much technology that I use all day long, that I truly could not imagine what I would do if my devices and other types of technology were unavailable. This assignment has given me an appreciation for the important role that technology plays in my everyday life. And, on that note, it is time for me to charge my phone overnight, as 5 a.m. comes very soon!