Looking Forward

I love technology, using computers, and learning new things that I can do with the information I have. This class is something I was really excited about coming into. The fact that we're using Macs makes it even better (I love mine!). I'm looking forward to trying new things in this class, such as blogging. Blogging is completely new to me. I've never done it, for a class or otherwise, but am excited to see how it works and how I can continue to use it. I've used Wikis in a couple of classes, but never really got into it. I think it'll be a great way to collaborate and share information.  The other assignments and projects seem like they will be really beneficial and give me some great ideas that I can take with me into my classroom.

Because I plan to be an elementary school teacher (hopefully someday in the near future) it's a great time to expand my knowledge about technology. The students that I'll have in my classroom won't know what it's like to not have technology as a part of their day, so I think it's important to incorporate it in a meaningful way as much as possible.

My goal for this class is simple: Take in as much information as I can and use it to make my classroom and fun and engaging learning environment.

This & That About Kayla Yancey

I grew up in Lenoir City, TN in a very close knit family. I have three younger sisters and a younger brother and lived next door to my grandmother and aunt. I went to Lenoir City High School, cheered all four years, and was involved in peer tutoring, STAR (therapeutic riding academy), and volunteering at local elementary schools.  I also worked at an after-school and summer program, which helped me decide that I wanted to become a teacher. I love being around children and helping them to experience and learn new things. I am finishing up my last 17 hours of undergraduate and taking 3 graduate classes this year. I'm very excited about finishing my undergraduate and even more excited about interning in Knox County next year. I love reading just about anything. My boyfriend is a personal trainer/strength coach, so I end up working out several times a week with him. When I'm not at school, I'm usually working at Macaroni Grill.