My name is Rindy Boyer and I am a nursing student working on my second Bachelors Degree at Cal State University San Marcos. I was recently accepted into the Accelerated Bachelors of Science in Nursing program at CSUSM. I am looking forward to taking this class for my upper-division computer/math requirement; however, my experience using technology has been limited to my cell phone (which is basic) and my computer that I use to word process and surf the web. Throughout high school I was exposed to several computer programs in several of my classes. To meet the Computer Competency Requirement, I was forced to review the study tutorials provided online. The study material provided was very useful and assisted me in being able to pass all four sections.
I graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Liberal Studies in the Spring of 2009 and started the Nursing Program in the Summer of 2009. Although I have always aspired to be a nurse, receiving my first Bachelors Degree in Liberal Studies has opened my eyes to the world of teaching. For the past two years I have worked for the after school program in Temecula, CA. This program is for children aged K-5 whose parents work and are not able to pick them up right after school. Working on a daily basis with children has shown me how gratifying it is when you are able to make a difference in a child's life.
By the end of EDU 422 I hope to have a better understanding of computer programs and applications. Additionally, I will strive to better understand the role that technology plays in education daily. Although this is a class for individuals pursuing a career in education, I hope to learn how to use this essential technology in my own professional career.
very interesting, i think that nursing is an amazing job and it really takes a special kind of person in order to do that type of work. You have to be a very patient, strong, giving and caring person and it sounds like you are. Someone that gives without the idea of receiving is a truly special person and i'm sure you gave the students at the after school program a lot of love and attention. I feel you on the lacking of technological skills, i unfortunately just got a new cell phone, the blackberry, a few months ago and am still trying to figure it out how to use it. I almost think this phone is to much for me to handle and I don't know what to do with it.
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