Knowledge+Gained

I consider myself to be a digital immigrant (Warlick, 2007). I grew up with a pen or pencil but learned to use a computer and keyboard mainly due to my work. I enjoy using technology and never wanted to be a digital dinosaur so I began to teach myself about this world of technology. According to Prensky (2001), “Digital Immigrant teachers assume that learners are the same as they have always been, and that the same methods that worked for the teachers when they were students will work for their students now.” I have learned that I can find many new ways to prepare my students for the 21st century by preparing myself. I have a very good understanding of myself. I really don’t enjoy reading. I actually find it boring. However I will, if it is necessary and if it will accomplish my goals, which is probably because of my personal style of learning. As far as attitudes are concerned, I tend to be a little critical of myself and others. I constantly strive to understand that we are all individuals and I should practice tolerance because I do realize that everyone is different. Many times leaders have to be flexible in order to get things done. The key is to strive for quality. I always have high expectations for myself and I enjoy learning new skills. I enjoy teaching and sharing the new skills I have learned while studying at Lamar. I have learned many new skills in technology and my first course at Lamar taught me something that I had wondered about for at least two years. I usually have a very good attitude and I believe that I have excellent leadership skills, mainly because I have spent over 40 years practicing them in the U.S .Army and law enforcement. I learned to lead by example.
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