Before History 3510, I truly believed that technology did not belong in the classroom, however; I was mistaken. I thought technology, specifically cellphones to be a distraction in concern to learning as many students decide to spend time online as opposed to engaged in the learning material. However, technological advancements, are a tool which can benefit many classrooms and realms of education. Technology can connect the class to the outside world which is beneficial in cases such as outdoor learning. It provides a tool for students to quickly acquire and share relevant information which is often engaging and useful.

For example, I could not understand why a WordPress assignment was relevant or useful to the progression of the course. However I now know that it is a valuable tool which can benefit students outside of the classroom and in the broader world in terms of occupations and forming connections. In the world we live in media plays a significant role in daily lives, and being fluent and capable concerning online skills makes one competent in the online world prevalent today. Without completing an e-portfolio for History 3510, I would never have developed skills in WordPress which may be beneficial in other parts of my life.