Sunday, February 4, 2007
session 4
I would say that I am an early adapter in the diffusion of technology. I am one of the leaders at my site when it comes to technology. I have developed several different lesson on powerpoint that I use within my classroom and I try to use my LCD projector daily in class whether it is showing the class how to Google search for research, or for playing brain pop, or study island. I use my computer dialy to create projects, to keep track of my grading, to teach my students a new concept within a program like word, excel, or powerpoint. I really enjoy using technology at school, but at home I'm probably not so efficient. At school, I am called to troubleshoot many problems my colleagues have with technology. I am the first person my administrators go to when they have a technology question for our site. I have trained teachers in the past on how to use certain software. I am also my school site representative for our district's technology committee. I always enjoying sharing ideas at work. But at home, my technology usage is limited. I usually go on line to search the web for information pertaining to school, or to create some type of presentation. I'm not one for MP3 Players, IPOD's, or any other digital device. My daughter has an IPOD, and I'm clueless as to how it works. My husband has a Sirius Satellite Radio for his car, and I think its pointless. I'm ok with old fashioned technology when it comes to being at home. Whenever the computer is on the fritz, I have my husband check on it. Maybe its a time thing, or maybe I'm just burned out on technology by the time I get home and I just want to be a mom. But its funny to realize that I am two very different people when it comes to technology.
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I think that several of us have found that we are at different levels in the diffusion scale depending on the situation. What do you think you would need to do to be an innovator in one of your situations?
Michelle,
It seems there has been a bit of a theme for many of us. I too realize that I am on the edge at work, looked to for advice, contribute on many levels in regards to technology use in my worksite, but go home and generally only use my laptop to type up homework. I think that I am so tied to my computer and think so much about technology at work, that I want to let it go when I go home. Another factor may be the support and resources. At work, the resources do not cost me anything, while to have an equal environment at home would cost lots of money and time to set up. Hummm? Anyhow, good to read your post.
Davena
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