Journal 1 Introduction

Hello Fellow Classmates,

I am Robin Jarnagin and this is my third quarter at Cal Poly as a returning student. I attended school in the Pomona Unified School District, graduating from Pomona High School. I have attended Cal Poly  Pomona University, Loma Linda University (B.S. in Health Informatics), as well as community college. At the community college level I completed my associate degree, and a Cosmetology License with the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs. My hobbies center around artistry and creativity. I have a passion for interior design, art, and fashion design. I enjoy traveling and attending entertainment events.

The technology continuum is quite a challenge for me. I often find it to be confusing and perplexing. It is an entirely different way of thinking, approaching and viewing things. I am a creative person, but my creativity involves more of a tactile sense. I learn and have to use my sense of touch and feel. I need to touch texture, see and work with color and work hands on with products and materials. The technology continuum is very virtual, and all in the mind. The computer is a tool or device that is touched, but the software is not touchable. The software is a virtual tool that can be manipulated and continually changes through new versions and upgrades. In all honesty, I often have a hard time with technology, sometimes don't like it, but I continually try and persevere.

Why am I working on a master’s degree in Educational Multimedia? Good question! (Laugh)  I researched a number of other degree options and this one seemed interesting and somewhat exciting. I was looking for an academic area that involved the ability to be creative and artistic. I have done some part-time teaching and wanted something to enhance my ability to teach. plus infuse my knowledge and experience. I want something that I can also do on an independent contractor basis, and freelance with if I choose to do so. I like entertainment, I am passionate about artistry and being creative. This is a different kind of creative skill set. My goal is to be able to work from an educational platform and in a niche behind the scenes. I don’t want to be in front of an audience all of the time. I want to learn how to produce fun, exciting, and entertaining learning.

Classmates I responded to:

1. Becky Hill
2.  Lorena Acosta
3. Eric Davis