Literacy AutobiographyCrystal Hirst

A look at the various literacies I have developed over the years…

The first two years…-sounds-words-responding-conversations

Ages three and four…-recognition of letters-naming letters-counting-writing letters-listening to stories

Kindergarten…-more learning of letters-letter sounds-simple words-requesting books-practicing counting

Elementary years…-music: piano & french

horn -first computer-continuous use of math

and reading skills

Middle School…-regular use of a

computer-newspaper club-new computer-learning programs and software

High School & College…-graphing calculator-computer technology

class-more programs and software-Internet, email, and IM

As a professional…-Instructional Technology program-use of technology-multimedia-web development