Carrie Huffman's Technology Timeline

First Video Game

Jul 3, 2005

I bought my first video game and video game system! I purchased a Nintendo DS with my first video game - Nintendogs! Picture from Wikipedia.

My First Cell Phone

Jul 3, 2006

I was given my first prepaid cell phone for my 10th birthday. My first phone was the Pantech C300. It was advertised as the world's smallest flip phone with a camera. Photo from Wikipedia.

Basic Computer Operations

Sep 10, 2009

I took my first computer class during my 8th grade year. I learned how to use PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, and how to search for things on the web. Photo from Wikipedia.

First SmartPhone

Jul 3, 2012

I got my first smartphone on my 15th birthday. I was given the Blackberry Torch! It was my first cellphone with a keyboard! Photo from wikipedia.

My First Computer

Aug 1, 2014

I graduated high school in 2014 and used my graduation money to buy my first computer for college. In college, a laptop is a necessity! I had several online classes my first semester of college! Photo from wikipedia.

Pandemic Learning

Mar 17, 2020

I was completing my M.A. at WVU when we were forced to switch to virtual learning due to COVID-19. We completed research presentations with narrated PowerPoints and attended courses through ZOOM. Photo from Wikipedia.

Virtual Teaching

Aug 20, 2020

I began my first year teaching as a virtual WVLearns teacher. The platform was utilized in my county for students who did not feel comfortable returning to school due to the pandemic. I taught both virtual and in-person students and it was very challenging!