Introductory Post

Hello, all! My name is Natalie Hathaway and I am beginning my first semester as a graduate student at Fairmont State University. I am from Harrison County in North Central West Virginia. I am a high school math teacher in Harrison County, where I am an assistant supervisor to our Student Council, and I am the head coach of a middle school cheerleading squad. In my free time I like to spend time out on the lake boating or just hanging out with my family and friends.

I am taking this class to gain a better understanding of the use of digital media and technology in the classroom in order to better myself as an educator. I am taking this class as part of my graduate program, which is the Professional Studies program. I have not completed any classes so far, as this is my first semester.

To start, I have found a YouTube video that embodies my personal understanding of what it means to be literate in the 21st century. In this commercial, entitled The Power of Literacy, we see how literacy does not mean to just be able to read or write, but it enables us to connect with one another and how to get more out of life.

If you are reading this and are also part of this course or graduate program, feel free to follow me and I will do the same for your blog! I look forward to working with and learning from you all.