In todays society we are very technologically inclined.  Technology has changed immensely over the years.  We have gone from radios to Ipads and other tablets.  Our schools have also changed.  I can remember just having televisions and VCR's and overhead projectors to my children having smartboards and personal laptops in school.  It is amazing to see how much my children know about technology and how they are learning more everyday.
   
     After watching the video History of Educational Technology I was shocked at seeing when certain things came into practice.  There were many developments that were made along the years.  Some of the key developments that I think have been most significant would be the radio, television, VCR, and computer.  I think with the radio we were able to hear many different things and the television brought the ability to not only hear something but also see a show whether it be for entertainment or educational.  With the development of the computer we now are able to research, learn, and communicate with others.
   
     I think that the things that I have chosen to be key development because of off of each of these developments something else has built upon it in my opinion.  If we look at the VCR it has grown to the DVD and blue-ray.  When you look at the television it now has the capabilities of being a smart television, LED, LCD with slim looks.  The computer is now not only desktop but also laptop or tablet.  Each of these developments has paved the way for something better and that is why I think that they are key developments.
   
     When I look at my use of technology in the classroom I think that it has most been enhanced with my time here at Ashford University.  I did have a computer class in high school but I do not think it did anything to prepare me for the way I use technology today.  IIt was more of programming which I do not use today.  I did have overhead projectors in elementary school but it was more of teachers using the technology rather than students being able to be a part of it.  Since starting Ashford I have learned to use the computer more and many different programs and media types.  This has increased my learning because for example I had never used PowerPoint before Ashford and now I am knowledgeable of it and can help my children when they need to use it.  I also feel more comfortable with other programs and apps that I have encountered.  Ashford has opened my eyes to many things and I think that becoming an online student has given me many ways to increase my learning with technology.

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