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This Is Me (J0)

My name is Elizabeth, and yes, I use my whole whopping name. Who I am begins with my name; I am someone who always goes full out, who sticks with projects until the very end, and who always will persevere until I am happy with the results just like my name. I am a first year at Florida State University, majoring in Elementary Education. I have always wanted to be a teacher since I was a little girl, setting my stuffed animals up and teaching them what I learned in school that day. So, being here is somewhat of a dream come true. Also, I have danced pre-professional ballet for sixteen years, but what I love to do now is curl up in my hammock and read a good, jaw-dropping book.

As far as educational technology goes, I am pretty well versed with the standard Microsoft software, but I thrived in high school with using InDesign and Photoshop while being a member of the school's yearbook. I have a knack for creating flyers and posters, and it is one of my joys to be able to do so. With specific classroom technology, I graduated elementary school when Elmos were the new and exciting technology to use, but projectors where someone had to write on a slide still rolled their way to the front. My teachers also used the projectors attached to the computer, but that was rare too.

In this class, I hope to learn about new tools in the education world, but I also want to master those that have been around. While I am familiar with Word, Spreadsheets and Powerpoint have been a challenge for me. Throughout the course, I hope to learn about those programs more and take my skills with me into my career so that my students can benefit from my skills as much as possible. Overall, I would say that I am most excited about this course for my spring semester!

And thats the story :)

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  1. TinaJanuary 15, 2019 at 8:40 AM

    I also used to teach my stuffed animals as a kid, and I love reading in my hammock on a nice day! That's cool that you are good at Photoshop. That's a skill that I want to learn someday. Good luck in your career as a teacher!

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  2. amandarinorangeJanuary 17, 2019 at 8:14 AM

    That is amazing that you did pre-professional ballet. I was so bad at dance and my mother wanted to take me out because I was very heavy footed so when I told her that I wanted to quit she practically jumped for joy lol. I love the fact that you are following your dream. I am still trying to get into the elementary ed program as a junior so I wish you luck!!!

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