I have always used and been surrounded by technology, but I have not been as addicted to modern gadgets as many of my peers. Like most children growing up in the 1990's, my first memories of technology involve boom boxes and VCRs. Throughout my elementary years, I used both Macs (in school) and PCs (at home) for educational purposes. I played some computer games during middle school, but that phase didn't last long. I gained experience with the internet in school, but rarely used it at home until I reached high school and my family traded dial-up for DSL. In ninth grade (2003), I started using the internet for more recreational uses, mostly instant messenger. Around that time, my parents also bought me a cell phone, and I purchased a digital camera. I worked on the newspaper in high school and learned how to use Photoshop, PageMaker, and InDesign. I played video games at friends' homes, but never had a gaming system myself.
Seven years later, I still use similar technology. I did buy a MacBook for college (which I absolutely love), and I have a newer cell phone and camera. I have never owned a mp3 player or smart phone, mainly because I can't imagine I would use either enough to justify its higher price.
I like learning about new technology and keeping up-to-date, but I rarely find a need to upgrade. I know that using technology will be a large part of my future profession and life, and I hope to learn about new changes, programs, and gadgets in this class.
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