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I think the ARCS Motivational Model is extremely helpful. It shows how integrating computers in a classroom can be beneficiary. I also think the Understanding Today's Digital Generation table is useful to teachers because we can see and understand better how a student of this generation has become a "digital student" and therefore teachers can try to teach in a way that challenges their students by speaking their language (sort of speak).

I have learned or should I say re-learned the names and definitions of the several computer hardware components and their uses.

I want a BlackBerry. Does anyone in this class have one?? I just tend to forget appointments and to do lists and even when I jot them down, I lose the paper I wrote it on or I don't know. I figure this will help me get more organized. This chapter made me want to buy one:)

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I don't really have any hobbies right now besides taking care of my newborn baby. She is three months old. Her name is Sarabi and that is why I named this blog "mi Sarabi." It means "my Sarabi" in Spanish.


To say I use a computer a lot is an understatement. I check emails, I chat with friends, I send IM's, I play on-line games, etc. I also own a cell phone in which I do pretty much all the things I currently do with my computer. I also own a printer. Ofcourse the obvious is my use of the television. My TV is always on. If I am not watching it, then my husband or daughter is watching it.

My expectations for this course is to be able to teach my own class with a good knowledge of how to apply the tools of technology we learn in this course. I want to be able to know how to use the class computer to teach.