My Evolution in Electronic Literacy

I started using electronic tools as a way of having fun, but as time passed by they turned into my way of learning. Now they are part of my life, because they are very necessary in my education, profession and in my personal life. I began using them since I was younger, I continue applying them, and for all the advantages I am going to use them. Going beyond fun I use electronic instruments, because they allow me improve my knowledge in any field. Here you will know the reasons why I started these tools, my experiences with them and what I expect from them in my future.

When I was 9 years old I was obsessed with Mary-Kate and Ashley (actresses from Disney Chanel) and I wanted to get pictures from the, but I could not find pictures of them in magazines. So, I decided to get into the internet in order to have some pictures from them. Then I began using the computer just for having fun playing games from the internet. In addition, I had to use the computer in secondary school, because my teachers asked me to do homework. Another way to manipulate these tools was the necessity to work with them because in High School I studied a technical career called “computation”.

Electronic tools have been very useful and needful in my education and my personal life nowadays. Since I got into the university I had to use them to work in some subjects online and in the exchange program which has given me the opportunity to learn in different ways and increase my educational knowledge. Furthermore, running word processors (PowerPoint, Word and Excel) have helped me in my assignments and presentations. They are very serviceable and easy to work on, besides they are very professional. Not only have electronic tools been useful in my education, but also in my personal life. I can meet new people and talk with them even if they are far away. Facebook, e-mails, and other social networks are good alternatives to establish new friendships for me.

I like to think that all these electronic instruments will be very beneficial in my future life. One day I will be a teacher and I would like to give my students classes online. So my students will interact with the information provided and look for more. Moreover, I will have the opportunity to create innovating teaching materials. These materials will help students to have an easy and significant learning. Also, I know that electronic tools will provide me the resources to continue studying. I would like to study a master degree abroad through internet. Besides, I would love to study courses related to my B.A. as Education and learning Psychology.

Everything started by playing on internet, but then it turned into part of my professional training. Knowing how to manage the internet, the computer and word processors allow me increase my knowledge, making new friends and being in touch with new technologies. From my childhood until now electronic technologies have been a great way to be educated and I will learn even more. For all their benefits and their simplicity I use them all the time for having fun and learning any kind of field, and I think I could not live without them.

Carolina Hernandez Villalobos (2010) “My Evolution in Electronic Literacy”. Aguascalientes: Arnest’s Edition ®