1. Based on the information in Chapter 6, I would want to teach in a classroom with more technology because technology can be utilized in the classroom in so many ways. I think the most useful technologies for me as an English teacher would be electronic whiteboards, data projection units, and microphones. I could use an electronic whiteboard to allow for more student interaction in the classroom. A data projection unit would be useful in the display of class notes as I delivered a lecture. A microphone would be useful to ensure that my voice projects to the back of the classroom so that all students can hear and understand what I am saying. Because I could make use of technology in so many ways, I would prefer to teach in a classroom which provided these resources.

2. One traditional audio technology is the talking book. This could be used in the classroom to allow my students to listen to books on tape. In Chapter 11, it is mentioned that talking books can add "an auditory dimension" to books. Some students retain more information if they can hear it, and so this technology would be useful for them. An emerging audio technology is internet radio. This technology could be used if I were to teach students about journalism and different forms of media. A traditional visual technology is printed material. As an English teacher, I will be using a great deal of this material in my classroom. An emerging visual technology is a digital projector. I could use this technology to project class notes to enhance student learning.

FYI Dossier for:____________________

Major:             Integrated Language Arts  

1. I want my friends to describe me as:  understanding                                                     
2. Memorable learning experience: In my sophomore History class in high school, my teacher had us complete a project in which we formed groups and went all over Toledo looking for historical markers. It was a fun and informative project and helped me learn a lot about my city that I didn't know.
3. My favorite subject at school and why: My favorite subject in school has always been English because I love literature.
4. Accomplishment I most cherish: 
5. My work habits can best be described as: Efficient. I am fairly organized and try to use my time wisely.                                                                                                                      
6. Three words that describe me best:
7. People may be surprised to know:                                                                                                                        
8. What I hope to be doing in ten years: In ten years I hope to be teaching high school English in my own classroom.
9. What I do in my spare time:  In spend a lot of my spare time with my family.                                                                      
10. Things I can do without:                             
11. My all-time favorite movie: Elf                                                                                                                                                            
12. BG’s best kept secret:                                              
13. Three things always found in my refrigerator:    Milk, eggs, and leftovers.            
14. Person I would like to meet: Paula Deen

15. What are your general expectations about this class? I hope to gain a better understanding of technology so that I can use it effectively in the classroom.
16. How comfortable are you using Windows? How comfortable are you using Macs? I am comfortable using Windows, but not very comfortable using Macs.
17. Which application(s) do you use the most? I use Microsoft Word and Microsoft Powerpoint the most.
18. Which application(s) do you want to learn how to use? I think learning how to use Microsoft Excel could be useful.
19. Is there anything I need to know about you?
20. What is your attitude about using technology? I find technology extremely useful and am fairly comfortable using it.