About me...

I'm currently a Junior at the University of South Alabama, majoring in Elementary Education.

My Philosophy on Teaching...

I plan to implement my contribution to my student’s education in the following ways: a open and trusting relationship with all of my students, a constant awareness of classroom curriculum and ever-changing educational technology, a patience and understanding of students’ different backgrounds and environments, a patience and understanding of different students’ varying development and learning processes, a constant and effective relationship with the parents and guardians of my students to promote consistent success in learning, including the lessons of respect, cooperation and kindness in every day of class, setting an example of good morals in my everyday life in hopes of translating those morals to my students, informing my students of the importance of respect for the entire world, its people and the environment, by reflecting on myself often in order to make changes and improve me as a teacher for the sake of my students, and most importantly, my desire to make learning happen, all day everyday in my classroom.

My Current Reflection on Technologically Literate Teachers




Describe a teacher who is technologically literate.
We need technologically literate teachers that:



  1. Have the knowledge and capabilities to inspire their students to want to start learning, creating and sharing using technology,
  2. Curriculum and lesson plans that are updated to meet these goals and are proven effective,
  3. and resources to be made available to everyone.


Should all teachers be technologically literate OR willing and able to learn and to move toward technologically literacy?
Some teachers ARE unable to learn the skills needed for technology these days. I would guess 50 percent of the teachers that make that claim are more uninterested than unable. However, If a teacher is incapable of becoming technologically literate, they should still be more than open to incorporating it into their curriculum in some way. Whether it is a fellow teacher, a parent or even a student.


If a teacher is NOT technologically literate and is unwilling or unable to become technologically literate, what should happen to him or her?
Because of the age we are living in right now, I don't think we will have to worry to terribly about technologically illiterate teachers in schools after the next ten years. Until then I don't think being unable to use technology should be an indicator of an inability to teach.; however, a refusal to allow technology as a part of their instruction may be.


Am I technologically literate?
I believe I am technologically literate relative to the average technological literacy level of people in the United States. I wouldn't say the World, but let's just say I am confident with my level of literacy in technology. I learned a lot in Dr. Strange's class this semester, no question; but, I came into the course with a fair amount of knowledge. Also, I can undoubtedly say that, the quantity of prior skills I had when entering the course, compared to some of my classmates, are a direct result of my age and the period of time during which I was raised... the 90's.


Do I intend to make every effort to be technologically literate as long as I am in the teaching profession?
With no question, technology will always be a part of my teaching. People aren't ever going to stray from technology, so I know it will always be a part of my daily life. Not only that, but I love the doors that technology opens in the teaching field. Every student from pre-school to college and from special needs to gifted/talented, can achieve an increase in learning somehow, with the use of technology.


A perfect school would be a school that has the ability to provide every child in its surrounding area with a successful learning experience- everyday, in every grade, until they are secure in a profession that makes them happy.