Welcome to my e-portfolio! My name is Maribel Martinez and I am a currently a third-grade teacher, after-school coordinator, and graduate student of the IT program at California State University, San Bernardino. As a third-grade teacher at Seaview Elementary (Coachella Valley Unified School District), I get to teach in a technology rich environment that supplements the academic learning of my students. Our district has be a one-to-one student to iPad ratio for the past six years. My lessons are supplemented through different technological tools. I believe it is important to take into account the learning environment that will be more beneficial to the students in my classroom.

Understanding how students learn in a technology rich environment and understanding the role of technology in today's school setting drew me into this field of study. Technology and learning go hand-in-hand for my students since they have grown and learned with technology around them.  Entering the IT field stemmed from both a professional and personal interest. Navigating through the IT field and this program has increased my skills and knowledge, which can be applied in all aspects of my professional career. Technology builds a  bridge between the realities found in the classroom to the realities found in the outside/real world. I take it upon myself to become as knowledgeable as possible and guide my students in their learning and application of technology and skills, which hopefully will lead to them being more successful and prepared.