Introduction

My name is Kerri Castro and I have just begun the process of becoming an elementary school teacher. While I am able to navigate my way around basic word, spreadsheet and internet programs, I am not very technologically savvy.  Because technology has become a integral part of most of our lives, increasing my knowledge of technology and practicing both old and new technological skills is critical to my being an effective teacher to my future students….so here I am in EDUC 422.  I met the technology requirement for this course by passing the computer proficiency exam when I first enrolled in classes at CSUSM.  

I earned my Bachelor’s degree in English Literature and Writing at CSUSM in 2001 and I just finished my M.A. in English Literature and Writing last semester (Spring 2009).  To date, my teaching experience is somewhat limited.  I have home schooled my children and worked as a “Mom helper” in their classrooms when they were in a traditional school setting.  I am just beginning the process of acquiring my teaching credential, having been accepted in the multiple subject credential program for the Fall 2009 term. 

I hope to gain a more in depth knowledge of technology and its use(s) in the classroom in this class so I can make my teaching (and my student’s learning) experience more productive and interesting.