Blog Journal #1

 Hi everyone! I’m an EME2040 asynchronous student. I’m a senior here at FSU, studying Psychology. I was raised on the Space Coast, but I never really liked the beach growing up. I prefer the mountains, and hope to work in the North, especially New England. As a career goal, I would love to teach psychology to high schoolers. I have a family dog named Ivy, a Shih-Tzu mix. We don’t know what she’s mixed with, but we did a doggy DNA test to find out. I’m a middle child, with a sister who’s about 2 years older, and a brother who is about 15 months younger.

In terms of prior educational technology experience, I am of course very familiar with Zoom. The earliest advance I remember in school was the SmartBoard. In 10th grade, my science teacher got a 3D printer, revolutionary! Last semester, my class visited the Tech Sandbox, where we became familiar with educational tools such as VR and coding programs. 

An online tool I use for my learning needs and goals is Canvas, and LinkedIn. An offline tool is the Advising tools available, most of all the advisors themselves. Another part of my PLN is the connections I have made through my church. These have given me access to many early development centers and general education systems. I have spoken with people who work in my career field of interest for advice. 

"Peaceful New England Winter Scene" by "Russ Seidel" is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0


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