Lauren+Bernstein

Hi y'all! My name is Lauren Bernstein, and I am currently working to finish my MEd in Curriculum & Instruction. I have received my license and like some of you, I am starting the job application process. Fingers crossed! I am from Cincinnati, but I attended Emory University in Atlanta for my undergraduatedegree. I have a BA in Art History, minor in Italian Studies, and it is my hope to use my art historical knowledge in my future job as a high school social studies teacher.

I like to laugh, be silly, and make faces, as evidenced by my included photo. I love to read, travel, eat (I'm sort of a foodie) and play solitaire. My first love however is swimming. I swam competitively for 18 years, and am a D-III NCAA All-American and National Champion (Go Eagles!). Now, I just coach in my spare time, but I will always be involved in swimming. In my spare time, when I'm not doing any of the aforementioned, I like to relax by watching really bad reality tv. I love all of it. This is just a little bit of me.

My hope for this class is to learn about many types of technologies used in the classroom, so that not only will I be up to date on the current educational technology, but also so that I can capture students' interests. Since almost all students text, use social media, and pretty much are glued to some type of technology, I want to learn how to harness that interest in a constructive and positive way to increase learning.

This is an image of an Ipad. To me, this represents one avenue of the future of educational technology in the classroom. Whether it is to do internet research or to actually use applications in the classroom, students are becoming very adept at using this type of technology.

My fear for this class is that some of the technology maybe over my head. I have no idea what is out there, beyond PowerPoint and Webquests, but I am not a wunderkind at high-tech computer programs. My fear is that some programs or technology will be out of the realm of my understanding. I guess this is why I am taking this class. I also am afraid that I won't know how to operate technology.

A cool blog that combines history with technology! I thought this was appropriate given the nature of our course: http://historytech.wordpress.com/

Here is my new blog: Historians are Gossips. Enjoy!

Historians are gossips who tease the dead.--Voltaire

http://historiansaregossips.wordpress.com/