It seems like so long ago that I started working with computers. I never thought I would have the interest to continue my education in the technology field, but as applications became easier for me and individuals kept resorting to me for technology assistance, I developed a great interest in the ins-and-outs of technology.
I remember the first computer class I took in high school it was the amber screens, very large monitors with little screens, and the large floppy disks that bent oh so easily. In high school I never used a computer for papers, I used paper and pencils/pens. Computers were not required back then.My first job as a co-op students was at FirstStar bank which was the first place that I worked with Windows and e-mail. I thought that was the best tool was e-mail. After high school I moved onto my first "real" job and the thing I remember is the amount of different types of computers in one office. There was an Apple and a few IBM's and even an electronic typewriter (yuk).
Now as the years have progress the technology is so dynamic! The opportunites are endless, timesaving, and efficient. The amount to children who are so familiar with technology and efficient is amazing. Currently I am working with a Dell, 20" flat screen monitor with a built in webcam. The newest technology in our district is the webcams for video conference which is taking place over e-mail, traveling time between buildings for meetings, etc. My home computer is a Dell 20" laptop which his already up for an upgrade which I would like to purchase my next computer to be an iMac. Principals our district are going towards iMacs and love them!

You describe the evolution of computer technology quite nicely. It is pretty interesting to compare the tools available to the "Digital Natives" with the tools that were available to us "Digital Immigrants."
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