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First Computer Exposure
(approximate date) While staying with my grandparents during the summer, I was able to play some games and write letters with their word processor on their computer. -
First Home Computer
(approximate date) My parents purchased our first computer, and we had dial-up internet access through America Online at home. I spent some time in chat rooms for kids, learning about my peers across the country. I also began to regularly send email to family and friends, which is a habit that continues to this day. -
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Family Newsletters
(approximate dates) Some family members and I began to create periodic family newsletters, using Print Shop. We incorporated family photos, which we sometimes humorously edited using MS Paint. -
First Cell Phone
(approximate date) I finally convinced my parents to let me have a cell phone. It was mainly used to call them for rides after extra-curricular activities and when meeting up with friends. -
First Online Class
(approximate date) Enrolled in first-ever online class and was first exposed to discussion boards and semi-self-paced education. -
Joined Facebook
At first, I used Facebook just to connect with friends I didn't see regularly. Over time, it has grown to include connecting with family members across the country and joining communities. -
Began UIS Online Education
I enrolled as a junior-transfer into UIS, and completed my undergrad degree online. I was a part-time student for 3 years. This education was also mostly self-paced, and I spent a lot of time on Blackboard discussion boards. -
First Skype
(approximate date) Skype was my first experience with using online video chat software. I liked it, but it crashed fairly frequently. -
First Tweet
Joined Twitter to appease some friends. Only used it to follow my favorite celebrities for about 2 years. -
First FaceTime
(approximate date) Purchased an iPod touch with FaceTime. I use it to communicate with friends and family across the country. -
Began GSLIS LEEP Program
Began grad school as a LEEP student at GSLIS. This was my first experience with synchronous online education. I have been working in Moodle and Elluminate/Blackboard Collaborate. -
Became Active Tweet-er
Began using Twitter to connect with friends and colleauges. It is especially useful and interesting when colleauges post links to LIS and/or tech articles that I haven't already seen. -
First Smart Phone/Android
My husband and I are about to launch ourselves into the 21st century and buy our first Android smart phones.
