Throughout my early childhood I did not use a computer frequently, nor was I eposed to a great deal of technology through my parents or older family members. However, as I grew older I learned to use a computer for word processing and to access the Internet. My earliest memories of technology include computer science classes in elementary school. These classes started as early as second grade and continued through high school and into college. Outside of school, I have been surrounded by digital technology, including cell phones and MP3 players for years. I first started using a cell phone in junior high and recieved my own phone my first year of high school.
My first memories of using the Internet are of my fifth grade classroom and the lessons we were taught on how to use the Internet appropriately in school. I believe that this was also the year that I set up my first e-mail account.
I currently use the Internet most often for classes and for communicating with my friends and family members. I use my cell phone quite often to make calls and send text messages. I also use Facebook and Skype to keep in touch with others. While it does have its faults, I feel that the Internet has evolved into an extremely useful resource.
