Weblog 1 Response

WebLog 1: CLASS SURVEYPersonal information
1. John Garber, Pittsburgh Pa, jgarber04@jcu.edu
2. John
3. High School social studies, Advanced Placement United States History, Introduction to Sociology. 10th & 11th Grade. Undergraduate degree: BA History-JCU, Post-Bac ED. License AYA 7-12 Intergrated Social Studies. Twinsburg City Schools.
4. I enjoy teaching American History and reading about many different aspects about our past; I find our Presidents especially interesting. I am passionate about sports. I played numerous sports in high school, and continued to play soccer collegiately at JCU for four years. I continue to play in the NCSL and I serve as the assistant men’s varsity soccer coach at Twinsbrug High School, and as the head coach of the Twinsburg U-14 Boys travel team. More importantly though, I have been married for 2 1/2 to my best friend Dana, and I am very close with my family and friends. I also enjoy the outdoors, hunting, and our dog Heinz.

Learning Style and more:
5. In general, I feel comfortable taking these risks.

6. I would describe myself as student who tries to actively participate in class discussion, diligent with readings and assignments, and one who is overly concerned with deadlines. I tend to ask many questions when in need of clarification. Like many of us, I will be very busy this semester. I have two graduate classes, obvious professional responsibilities, AP grading, coaching, and family obligations. As a result, I am generally concerned with the amount of reading assigned, not only because of the length, mainly because of the time spent taking notes and deciphering complex concepts which have not been previously covered in class.  
Education Past and Present
Technology Section7. The internet, primiarily because of the speed and access to information.
8. Home computer, internet*, cellphone*, email*, social media, television, ipod, and my webpage*.  
9. Email, TV, cellphone, computer, internet, and DVR.
10. Cellphones, Text Messaging, social media, Twitter, and Ipods


About Dr. Shutkin:
11. Write down two or three questions you would like to ask me about myself or the class.
How will this course specifically improve my abilities as an educator?
What are your interests and hobbies outside of the teaching profession?
How much of the course will focus on social media issues in the modern school environment?