Technology Self-Assesment: School2.0

I focused on the NETS-T module: Model digital-age work and learning.  I chose this module because of the relevance to todays world, schools, and students.  This standard focuses on staying abreast of changing technology as well as supporting use of digital tools to foster student success.  I followed the link http://thejournal.com/articles/2009/02/02/top-10-web-20-tools-for-young-learners.aspx   which shows a list of the top ten online resources for young learners.  This site is a valuable resource because it offers kid friendly educational tools and web resources that foster both independent and communal learning.  I like this site because it is an easy way for students to access resources that will benefit their education.  This site offers links to actual educational sites as well as general suggestions, like blogging, for instance.  Many students do not have a strong support system for education at home due to working parents, or parents who may be technologically ignorant.  Because of the lack of support for some students it is important that they are able to seek technological and educational support outside of the classroom.  Some of the sites that this source links to are pay sites, but they also have free aspects.  This is a good source of ideas for teachers as well as students.

John Edward Rhine Jr. is my official tittle, but I go by my middle name Ed, Eddie, or Edward.

            I am from San Diego, and I have lived in every part of America's finest city.  I have lived in Clairmont, University City, Tierrasanta, National City, Logan Heights, El Cajon, and currently San Marcos.  I went to school in the first three towns I lived in and finally finished my K-12 education at a probationary school, where i decided to test out of high school.  I then attended Mesa collage, Grossmont and Quiamaca, and finally Palomar, until I transferred here.
           I am technologically paranoid. I saw The Matrix one too may times.  I do own a computer, but I do not have a cell phone or television, and I only joined Facebook about a month ago.

           I did not read the mission statement prior to applying to CSUSM, therefore it did not have any influence in my decision to apply.  I really appreciate the progressive nature of the mission statement, and it's stated goal of harboring an environment of equality in education.  The part that really speaks to me is their goal of fostering life-long education.  Far too often school are so concerned about aptitude tests and graduation, that they loose sight of education for educations sake.

March 18th and 19th!!!!!

Pamona's art district will be hosting 2 of the finest musical acts ever!  On the 18th Crasses Steve Ignorant will be playing with "special" guests, and performing Crass songs.  He is calling the tour the Last super.  It is guaranteed to be the best show ever.
The Following evening is GirlTalk, today's finest mash-up artist.  So make a weekend of it and get ready to party till it hurts.