C.+Sherod+Thurman



Hello! My name is Sherod Thurman, and I am a senior elementary education major from the humble city of Shelby, NC. This semester, I'm working with Mrs. Carol McCullough's 2nd grade class at Blue Ridge Elementary School in Seneca, SC. I have aspirations of teaching somewhere in the upstate of SC while obtaining my Master's Degree from a reputable teaching program after my graduation on May 13, 2011. I've had a computer in the house since I was about 8 years old. My mom would sit at it for hours learning how to use the different programs, and of course I would sit by her side trying to learn just as much as she was. Eventually, I became very familiar with Windows format, and started using it to enhance my projects and assignments. When I came to college, I decided to be adventurous and get a MacBook. The Mac software was very different, but I now am fluent with the programs and features it has to offer. Mrs. McCullough's classroom has a SMARTboard, which I am learning to incorporate with all my lessons. My school has two technology labs, is acquiring a mini-notebook lab, and every classroom is equipped with a SMARTboard and at least 2 computers. There is also a microphone that teachers can use in conjunction with the SMART software. In my opinion, I think the free resources are a very valuable tool from Edutopia. I could take some of those professional development downloads to enhance my teaching style. I can use the lesson plans and suggested readings to further incorporate technology in my teaching.