Technology Autobiography

       The three most influential communications technologies in my life up to this point have to be my laptop, video game systems, and my cell phone. I use my laptop for so many situations such as graphic designing, editing photographs and promoting my business. There is not one day when I didn't turn on my laptop to check my emails. The laptop is a mobile technology that links me to the world. I am able to reach out to my clients all over the world, which is a plus for my business. As a graphic designer I use Photoshop to compose digital images for my clients. YouTube has taught me a lot tricks and secrets when it comes to developing a dynamic design. When I am not designing on Photoshop  I am taking pictures. Given that I am also a digital photographer I rely on my laptop to store my unedited images on the computer. In post production I use a software called Adobe Light room to edit my pictures and give each photo the correct exposure.
     Video game systems (consoles) have been a major influence on my life because it used them to reduce stress. Most children play video games because it is with out a doubt fun. Being in school most of the day was stressing at times and the last thing on my was doing homework. As soon as I got home from school I turned on my play-station one. When I play games I usually zone out and indulge myself within a fantasy within the screen of the television. When video games first came out, no one thought it would come so far. If we can incorporate video games within the lesson plan, I believe we will be able to communicate with students on a new spectrum. Video games stimulate interest and can reduce stress levels.
      The third most influential technology that I possess is my cell phone. I can not image a world with out cell phones. Cell phones are a means of communication and you can call anyone around the world. Without communication then chaos is usually the outcome. In relation to my previous statement, when people do not communicate it causes a state of confusion, which eventually leads to chaotic situations. I did not have internet on my phone for many years, but when I did it changed my life. I was able to open emails from clients without the use of my laptop. If I were to get lost, I can always rely on my phone to search for the target destination. My cell phone has truly played a major role in my life. I learned how to navigate through social media such as twitter.
      Negative aspects of these three technologies is how lost I would be if I did not have them to balance my day. Most of my work revolves around my laptop. I would not be able to develop or produce work for my clients. In relation to my digital photography, I would have no where to process my photographs. Not having a video game system wouldn't be such a big deal, but when I want to relax I would be at a lost.
      After watching the video, “Learning to change, changing to learn,” I learn that most of the students have a deep passion for their technological influence. One student mentioned that it “teaches people to think in another way.” I agree with the previous statement because as the years progress technology is growing in different shapes and size. Humans are adaptive and technology should do the same. Another student said that in “Soccer you can kick a ball and miss, but technology provides an undo option.” In relation to the previous statement, reality does not have a replay button.