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=Welcome to Kayla's Wikispace! =

Hi, my name is Kayla Smith. I am attending the University of South Carolina to receive my Master’s of Education in Educational Technology. I am enrolled in two classes this semester, EDET 603 and 722.

I graduated from Clemson University in 2009 with a Bachelor’s of Arts in Elementary Education. After I obtain my Master’s in Educational Technology, I plan to work with teachers at various schools and educate them about technology and its uses in the classroom. I believe that the power of a simple technological tool is profound because a professional can present the information to an audience in a way that motivates them to learn and keeps them interested in the content.

I currently work for the YMCA as a Director of an After-School Program. This summer I was given the opportunity to work for a company, Money Cents for Kids, where I taught children about financial literacy. Last year, I tutored struggling students in Math, substitute taught, and worked in an After-School Program with 4th and 5th grade students. In addition, I have volunteered in numerous schools over the past several years because I enjoy helping children and ultimately making a difference in the world.

I enjoy reading, exercising, learning new things, going to movies, and spending time with my family and friends. It is my lifelong dream to become a teacher and most importantly one that can impact the life of a child through innovative tools and techniques. I aspire to educate children through the use of technology in order to draw their attention and create a love for learning that will remain with them throughout a lifetime.

My Video Introduction: [|KSmithSlideShow603.wmv]