Blog Post #1

My name is Kendall Lodman. I am from Bainbridge, Georgia, where I currently reside. I am in my senior year at Florida State pursuing my bachelor's in English - Creative Writing. Since my time here at FSU I have developed a keen interest in a multiplicity of arts and disciplines. Those mainly consist of writing stories, memoirs, and compelling narratives with nuanced, complex characters. Also, I love to work out and participate in various sports. I also have an inordinate love affair with water, tea, and coffee - my three innate weaknesses!

My prior experiences with technology in educational settings have been quite exciting and technology has greatly enhanced my learning experience in education. Needless to say, since 2020 - during the height of the COVID-19 Pandemic -  as I'm sure we've all had, I've had a great deal of experience in using Zoom for classes, work meetings, church, virtual social gatherings, etc. I've also used software like Microsoft Office and Google Chrome for things such as writing papers, creating PowerPoint presentations during group work assignments, etc.  

My personal learning networks are diverse in nature. I use a variety of resources within my PLN - both online and offline. Online, I regularly interact with Google as a medium of information in my personal learning network. Its easy access and simplistic nature give me the convenience and accessibility needed to acquire new skills and knowledge. I also utilize my social media platforms to subscribe to professional blogs to interact with experts in their particular fields to acquire new knowledge. I also use resources such as the FSU Library Database to conduct research to acquire the necessary knowledge needed to perform certain tasks and equip me with what is needed. Offline, I have several professionals and close friends within my immediate vicinity who help me to learn and develop new skills.