My Technology Story

  • My First CD Player

    My First CD Player
    On Christmas 2001, I was given my first CD Player and my first CD, which was Aaron Carter's "Aaron's Party (Come Get It)". This was not only my first interaction with technology, but also my first experience with playing my own music. (Image from Wikipedia)
  • Getting An Email Address

    Getting An Email Address
    I was finally at an age where my parents gave me permission to have my own email account. On the CompuServe browser, to access the internet, you needed a dial-up connection and your screen name login information. This felt like a rite of passage to be able to communicate online with friends. My screen name was pinkcheese1994. (Image from Wikipedia)
  • Upgraded Music Technology

    Upgraded Music Technology
    I received an mp3 player which revolutionized the way I listened to music. As opposed to switching discs as I was previously used to, I could now carry 4 full albums on one device. (Image from Wikipedia)
  • Finally Getting a Smartphone

    Finally Getting a Smartphone
    Unlike many of my peers, I did not upgrade to a smartphone until my sophomore year of college. Having unlimited online access added to the standard functions of my previous phone made it easy to constantly use my new cell phone for quick research. (Image from Wikipedia)
  • Business Applications Course

    In the 2013 spring semester of my undergraduate degree, I took a course on Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access. I frequently began using the skills for volunteer work for my church shortly after.
  • Music Technology Course

    In the 2014 fall semester, I took a music technology course for my undergraduate music education degree. In this course, I learned how to use various computer programs such as Musescore, Sibelius, Finale, and Audacity. I also learned the basics of audio engineering in this course.
  • Upgraded to Spotify Premium

    Upgraded to Spotify Premium
    With approaching voice recitals, subscribing to a music streaming seemed essential to help me access unlimited music for a small price. Spotify Premium allows you to create unlimited playlists and play them offline without advertisement interruption. (Image from Wikipedia)
  • Admission into the MA in Education, emphasis Instructional Technology and Learning program at Marshall University

    I was admitted into the Instructional Technology and Learning master's degree program at Marshall University to further my education.