Software Applications

Hello, it is me again, and I am here to share with you my thoughts and questions about the use of software applications. I actually had to look up the difinition for software applications because to be honest with you I really wasn't sure what consist of software applications. As it turns out, I use more software applications then I realized.
I currently use Microsoft Office, some PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet Explorer, and a little Adobe Photoshop. I use all of these applications for a variety of teaching skills.
I would like to become more efficient with using PowerPoint, Excel, and Smartboard technology. I believe the use of these applications could enhance my teaching.
I hope to prepare an outline of how I can become more knowledgeable of these applications and use this knowledge to prepare lesson plans for my classroom. I am currently researching these applications and how to use them in the classroom. I am also forcing myself to create powerpoint slides for introducing topics in my classroom. I am also researching the use of Smartboards in the classroom. I am hoping to become more knowledge of the uses of Smartboards and then hopefully write a grant to try and get one for my Kindergarten classroom. I believe this would really enhance my students learning in the classroom and more interactive and relevant for the students. This will be a continuing process that I am determined to become more cofortable with using.
I believe that to continue to grow in the profession of teaching I must continue to try and become the best educator I can be for my students. I believe I shouldn't expect anything more from my students that I am not willing to do myself. Also, I don't want to try to get my students to do an assignment that I can't do well myself. Pride is a terrible thing to waste. :-)