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 * 1.) Identify at least one critical incident or moment (more if you like) which motivated you to learn more about and/or incorporate technology into your teaching and classroom. **

I have always struggled with traditional teaching styles. That is what made me want to learn more about incorporating technology into the learning environment. I do not think I am the only one who has fallen asleep reading long black and white textbooks or zoned out during boring PowerPoint presentations. It takes a bit more interaction to keep me engage in a particular subject. Thus, I wanted to make a difference by contributing with a variety of ideas that would make classes more engaging. I am a visual learner. To me, it is easier to learn by physically interacting with the subject matter rather than just listening and reading about it.


 * 2.) What are you most excited about and most "cautious" about (re: Crowley's article linked above), in terms of using and integrating technology into your teaching/classroom? **

The most exciting part about being able to integrate technology into the classroom is seeing students take advantage of the opportunities that current and emerging technologies have to offer. Technology allows for the delivery of content in multiple ways. Using technology in the classroom facilitates reaching a greater number of students with different learning styles. As Crowley’s article state, one has to be cautious of the technologies used. Not every technology is a good fit for every situation.