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4th grade
This was when my school made all 4th grade students take typing class. We learned how to type at the schools computer lab using specific applications to measure our development! -
3rd grade
I had just moved back to Santa Maria. I was in the 3rd grade and it was the first time I was exposed to a computer in my schools computer lab. -
7th grade
7th grade English class was when I was taught how to write an essay. It was very hard since my skills in computer use and using applications like Microsoft Office were still not fully developed. Plus, I did not have a computer at home so I went to the library to type out my essay! -
9th grade
9th grade was when the district got this huge grant to get all students tablets. Teachers were both excited and others were not. Even after this point, many teachers did not utilize any instructions on the tablets. However, that did not stop me from exploring my tablet! -
12th grade
I utilized by tablet to write essays and submit my college applications. Everything was brand new to me, so I relied a lot on my teachers and friends to help me through the process. In the end, the use of technology helped me graduate on time and also helped me submit one of the biggest documents almost every college student utilizes...FAFSA!!