Technology

I wouldn't say that technology has transformed my life specifically in any way, but I certainly use many aspects of it in my daily life. I created a My Space page a very long time ago and wasn't motivated or intrigued by it enough to keep it up. I don't even remember the login or password. So I'm not a part of any online community. I use the internet almost everyday to check my e-mail. Usually they only relate to school, family, or bills. Now that I have to blog for school I certainly feel a sense of public voice, whether it is read or not, even though it makes me uncomfortably vulnerable. Sometimes I hope that someone will look over it, but overall it serves as a personal journal in which I express my ideas. I do not pay any bills other than online. I would say that this is the biggest way that I utilize computer technology, next to having a computer simply for essay writing.
At work I apply ultrasound treatments to many patients. This product of technology helps decrease inflammation and allows access to tissues via heat and sound waves. No it's not an ultrasound like they use to see babies in utero. ( everyone always asks where the picture is at). It is a simple but highly effective option for treatment for various indications.
Baby toys have certainly progressed over the years. My daughter has very high tech toys available for her age. Now technology is used to create books that sing and read themselves. Computer systems for toddlers that are extremely interactive that entertain while they teach. Basically technology has brought about more ways for children to independently learn while they are encouraged to physically interact with mentally stimulating toys.
These are the most predominant ways that technology is present in my life. The internet and computer are my means of paying bills and writing. The cool baby toys give me new ways in which to teach and interact with my daughter. Ultrasound machines at work allow me to provide pain relief and healing for my patients. Very important, but not necessary for the most part.