My name is Moira Goddard and I am a fifth-generation Californian, born and raised in Highland, CA. I attended St. Adelaide's School from Kindergarten through third grade, and public schools in the area through grade twelve. The summer after I attended my first year at Cal State San Bernardino, I drove my silver 1980's-era Plymouth Champ to my new apartment in San Diego. I attended San Diego State University and ultimately graduated with a Journalism degree. I worked in the banking industry in several marketing positions for about ten years before I started a family.
My experience with technology began in high school (1985-ish) when I took a "cutting-edge" word-processing class and went on to learn WordStar and WordPerfect (the grandfathers of Word). Over the course of my professional career, I took a few computer training classes and became fairly proficient with Excel, Word and some database programs. While I would not consider myself an expert with technology by any means, I have always been comfortable figuring out how to navigate my way through most user-friendly programs. With this said, there are still many new programs my children use that I have not. I definitely depend on technology daily--I text, search the Internet, listen to my Ipod, check my email--the list goes on. I currently use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Internet Explorer. When I try to explain to my children that when I was a kid, I turned our TV channel with a pair of pliers (yes, we had the broken knob for years), they give me a blank stare. I love the advances we have made in technology!
After reading through the College of Education's Mission Statement, I would have to say that it is similar in several ways to my own philosophy. I consider myself to have a love of learning and helping others learn. I also have an appreciation for all types of children coming from many different situations. I think everyone should have the opportunity to learn and I want to share this with my future students. In conclusion, yes the College of Education's Mission Statement did influence my decision to attend CSUSM, as it is aligned with my own way of thinking.
Hi Moira,
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading your blog! I like how you were able to read up on the COE mission statement and use that as a factor in selecting CSUSM. I attended CSUSM for my BA and just figured why not come back haha! I'm hoping we all have a great semester in this class and learn tons of technology tools!
Amanda :)
I can relate to your experience in technology. I have taken a few courses in school and because of my job I have become proficient in excel, word, and a few accounting databases. When presented with new user friendly programs I am able to navigate through them without pushing the help button too often. I am hoping that this semester I will be able to conquer Mac computers because of their user friendly set up.
ReplyDeleteThat's excited that you have a degree in journalism! That is something that I had thought about pursuing, but found teaching instead. I am so jealous that you are proficient in Excel! I have only been able to master Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, but Excel is a program that somewhat intimidates me, I guess.
ReplyDeleteHi Moira! I really enjoyed reading your post! I too attended SDSU.. and think its great that you received your BA in Journalism. That was the first major I was pursuing when I first began college. You have a beautiful family and I look forward to getting to know you this semester and learning from all your experiences!
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Moira,
ReplyDeleteI could have sworn I added a comment to your blog earlier. Anyway, it's not showing up so I'll do it again...Beautiful family! I'm not sure how you're going to go to school with the youngest at 5. At least he learn how to study by example! I also have to admit that I drive a Volkswagen Bug so I'm one of those students who has the small car. I never did the SUV thing and I got rid of the van after bikes were falling on the kids in their car seats during one outing! The bug was my mid-life crisis (turning 40) car and I just love it! Especially trying to fit into a tight parking spot! See you in class tonight.
--Michele