BY: ROMINA MUNOZ

My motivation to take this class was being able to learn how the new technology resources can help me succeed in my education. I had an iPod, and I used it only for music. Now after taking the class I can say that use it for more than just that.

After taking the learning preference survey I found out what type of learner I was. My scored reflected I got a 5 for sensing, 7 for visual, 5 for action and 7 for sequential. I strongly agree with the scores because I truly am a visual learner.

I believe that there are a variety of technologies that will match according to every learning preference. Everyone has their own unique way of learning and I’m sure there are different learning paths to suit everyone. I believe that identifying your own learning technique is crucial to achieve your academic goals.

I chose the Learning Warrior because I wanted to gain a deeper understanding about new technologies such as iPads, mp3 players and how I could use them as an aid in my education.

The lectures about the different technologies were really helpful to understand how to use them as a tool to help me study.

The quizzes helped me have a better understanding about the technologies. I learned about pod casts and how to use them my classes

I started using pod casts to get more information for class presentations and quizzes.

I used my iPod throughout the semester to record class lectures and it really reduced the note taking and had more valuable information of my classes.

The first technology I used was my iPad. I used it to download apps related to some of my courses and to read articles as well. I downloaded the quiz app to test myself for different tests and it worked out really well because I was always prepared for the tests in my class. I think that if had never known about this app the results in my test scores would have been definitely lower.

The second technology I used was my iPod, and I used it mainly to record class lectures and it made an impact on my note taking and the information was way more accurate. This method really made a great difference in my grades because I was able to participate more in the class instead of having to write down everything the professors said in class.

The last technology I used was Pod cast. This technology really made an impact in my grades because there’s a large variety pod cast for almost every subject taught in school. They were really helpful to get more information on the different topics I had to do research about. I believe they made it a bit easier for me to get a deeper understanding of a new concept I was learning about.

I’ve gained a deeper knowledge about these technologies. Now I realized that using my iPad is beneficial for my learning. I learned to use my iPad for school related stuff such as studying for a quiz, homework, research, listen to class lectures. The iPad is a great device because it’s multitask and I can take it anywhere with me. I’ve learned what apps to download to help me get better results in my classes like the quiz app and flashcards.

By learning more about physiological factors I became aware of my own health and decided to applied what I learned to change my eating and sleeping habits. My eating and sleeping patterns weren’t healthy at all and I felt they were affecting my learning. I would always go to be past midnight and wake up very early in the morning for school or work and by noon I would feel so tired I wouldn’t retain any information for my classes. Also I used to always eat fast food and take naps right after I eat. I chose to make changes because the lifestyle I has was not balanced at all so I started to take better care of myself by eating fresher produce and I gave up on fast food. My sleeping and eating patterns not only were affecting my heath they were also affecting my grades at school too. I would not show up to class very often because I was tired and didn’t want to wake up for class. I think that the changes were crucial in my learning process because I was able to come to class in the morning without feeling tired and retain all of the information taught in class

I will use all the knowledge I learned from this class to apply it for my school and daily life as well. Technologies such as iPods are very beneficial for both. I could use my iPod for school but I also can use it to download apps that can help me with my eating habits like downloading healthy cooking recipes apps to eat healthier.

I truly enjoyed being a Learning Warrior because I now have a better understanding about technologies that I didn’t know of before I took this class. I’m 100% sure I will apply all of the knowledge I gained in this class in my personal and professional life. I also believe that now I can help other people use the different technologies as a tool for their own benefit.