Sunday, January 12, 2020

The learning style quiz revealed to me that I am a very active and visual learner.  This does not surprise me because I have always retained information better if I have a story that matches a picture, or if I am to work out something on my own.  I would definitely consider myself a "hands-on" learner.  I learned that if something does not incorporate visual aspects to it, I may struggle to learn it.  I never realized this about myself, but I ranged between a 9-11 in the visual section so I am clearly a prominent visual learner.  I also seem to favor the active learning style.
I hope to learn a great deal about technology in this class.  I have never been very good at using computer programs,  especially for school projects.   I would like to walk away from this class feeling confident in my ability with programs that I will use a lot throughout my schooling and career such as Powerpoint,  Prezi, Google slides and even just being more comfortable with Microsoft in general.   I also think it will enhance my own learning to actively learn how to use different softwares and presentations.
    My prior experiences using technology are very limited and include social media sites such as Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok.  I mainly use technology to stay updated with my friend and families lives, especially distant loved ones that I cannot get in contact as much.   I have never been very "tech-savvy," but growing up in this day and age I am almost forced to use  technology constantly. The most familiar technology to me would be my cellphone.