Hi,
May name is Ray Eller. I am from Phoenix and San Diego. From K-6 I went to Murphy Elementary in Phoenix and for 7-12 I went to Southwest Junior and Senior High in Imperial Beach, (San Diego).
The first computer I bought cost $3500.00. It was an Apple Power Book 520c with a modem, a WebCrawler, and a 33 mghtz processor. That was in 1992 and since then I have bought and used only PCs. I switched to PCs mainly because of the compatibility and availability of software. I have developed no great love for Windows but I like that Windows is everywhere. I use the computer everyday for e-mail, news and information. I have used PowerPoint and Excel but have no occasion to rely on them everyday. I don’t really depend on computer technology in the form of a personal computer. If my computer were to blow-up (after this class) I really wouldn’t care and it would diminish the quality of my life very little and I would probably not buy another.
I have read the CSUSM COE Mission statement. I first read it when taking EDUC 350 and EDUC 364. The Statement’s mention of social justice had the greatest affect on me. I was unaware that social, cultural, and economic differences had such a direct impact on student achievement. Now that I know the impact these differences can have I can make sure to address them when teaching in hopes that it will make a positive difference. The Statement’s focus on social justice and the necessity of teachers to be educated and aware of this did sway me towards applying to CSUSM because it seems so obvious after understanding the implications.
May name is Ray Eller. I am from Phoenix and San Diego. From K-6 I went to Murphy Elementary in Phoenix and for 7-12 I went to Southwest Junior and Senior High in Imperial Beach, (San Diego).
The first computer I bought cost $3500.00. It was an Apple Power Book 520c with a modem, a WebCrawler, and a 33 mghtz processor. That was in 1992 and since then I have bought and used only PCs. I switched to PCs mainly because of the compatibility and availability of software. I have developed no great love for Windows but I like that Windows is everywhere. I use the computer everyday for e-mail, news and information. I have used PowerPoint and Excel but have no occasion to rely on them everyday. I don’t really depend on computer technology in the form of a personal computer. If my computer were to blow-up (after this class) I really wouldn’t care and it would diminish the quality of my life very little and I would probably not buy another.
I have read the CSUSM COE Mission statement. I first read it when taking EDUC 350 and EDUC 364. The Statement’s mention of social justice had the greatest affect on me. I was unaware that social, cultural, and economic differences had such a direct impact on student achievement. Now that I know the impact these differences can have I can make sure to address them when teaching in hopes that it will make a positive difference. The Statement’s focus on social justice and the necessity of teachers to be educated and aware of this did sway me towards applying to CSUSM because it seems so obvious after understanding the implications.
2 comments:
Ray, nice blog, I had my intro letter tucked away somewhere on the blog, I like yours better. Don
Just wondering what you think of Arizona in comparison to California? I lived in Tucson for 4 years, and then decided to move to So California. I went through culture shock and sticker stock (especially with the housing and gas prices) when I first moved. Still, I like it here because it still has the hot weather, and some mtns if you're east county.
Post a Comment