Alicia´s memories with Alicia Keys

Outline

A. Introduction

a. Brief description of Alicia Keys
b. She reminds me special moments
c. What she makes me feel
d. Opinion about her

B. First moment I listened to her

a. Where I was
b. The weather
c. “No one”

C. Try sleeping with a broken heart

a. Where I was
b. What I did
c. Description of what this song provoked in me

D. Feelings and emotions I have when listen to her

a. I remember unique moments
b. What Lellow transmits
c. Personal emotions
d. Restating information about the two important guys in my life

E. Conclusion

a. Opinion about her







Alicia´s memories with Alicia Keys

A talented, adorable, and American artist; gifted musician and wonderful actress are some words which best describe Alicia Augello Cook; better known as Alicia Keys or her nickname Lellow. Caused by the destiny or something else, this singer has been present when I lived precious moments with special people. She is able to make me feel love even if the person I love is far away to me. She sings as an angel, when listening to her I feel immediately how every single verse is getting into from my ears into my heart. Her music moves me to the place actually I want to be. I feel identified with two Alicia´s wonderful songs which are “No one” and “Try sleeping with a broken heart” since these songs bring to my mind the most touching moments in my life.

Alicia Keys reminds me an exciting and lovely moment. I was in Rodolfo Landeros Park; the day was sunny, kind of cloudy and also windy. A special person and I were walking quietly. We decided to lie on the grass. I perfectly remember how the green grass touched our skin and how the wind blew strongly and softly at the same time. That incredible boy took out his cell phone and its little speakers, then we started to listen to an extraordinary song “No one”. We both felt identified with that adorable song. Actually, we did not what the song was about, but Alicia´s voice and her popular style liked us a lot.

“Try sleeping with a broken heart” is definitely my favorite Lellow´s song. The first time I listened to it I was working. The radio was turned on Magic 101 and that amazing song started playing. I was pretty attentive and I immediately sought for the lyrics. I took and read them; I related what I was reading with my life. At that moment, another important and special person took place with me. I could feel his presence next to me, his fresh scent, I heard his soft and whispering voice, and actually he was taking to me. He told me “I am never leaving you”, even though we have never been together. I could touch this marvelous and soft skin. I took his hands and I hug him strongly as strongest I could. So, Alice is the unique singer who is able to transmit to me what she is singing.

Indescribable feelings, wonderful emotions and unforgettable memories are some things which Keys can provoke in me. Every time I listened to her reminds me many moments I have already lived. It does not matter hoe many times I play her music; she always transmits what she wishes to express. Her sweet and particular voice brings to me the famous butterflies into my stomach, the sensation to get nervous imagining I am with the person I really love, although I am aware he will never be with me. Alicia´s music comes to my mind the mot relevant and exciting moments I have enjoyed to the maximum. To illustrate this, destiny or not Alicia Augello Cook reminds me the two wonderful and unforgettable people who have been with me during some periods of my life.

To sump up; Alicia Keys has taken an important place, talking about my likes. I have listened to many singers, but she has totally become my favorite one. Every song, every verse, every word is understood by my heart instead of my mind. I mean, Lellow is the unique one who makes me feel sadness, nostalgia, happiness, etc.

My Evolution in Electronic Literacy

Simply defined, literacy means to be able to read and to write. However, educators are looking for new ways, techniques and methodologies to help students to become more literate. One of those ways is the use of computers, since reading and writing can be done electronically. Computers are being used to send and receive e-mails, to create texts, to access databases, to be member of social networks, etc. Education is directly related to electronic literacy because most students learn better using technology. That is why Electronic Literacy has been expanded around the world.


I started using technology when I was in Middle School, but during High School; I improved too much. I remember that in Middle School I had a computing class. My first class was exciting because the teacher gave us an exercise of Paint. Our computers were still black and white and the whole course was about ASCII code. Later, the computers were upgraded and we started using Windows 93. We also used some technology in our English Lab. When I finished to study Middle School I decided to study Computing at CBTis 168. It was the best majorI could choose. There, I learned how to use basic programs and developing computing programs. Also, I started programming using different programs such as C++, Java, Html, Microsoft Visual Basic, Dreamweaver, etc. At the end of 6th semester some of my classmates and Ideveloped our own Billing Program which was called “Facturacion Mr. Fox”.


Nowadays, I have experienced using certain type of technology. Since I started studying ELT, it neccesary for me to use distinct electronic resources. To illustrate this; when I was in Propedeutico Course, it was necessary for most of subjects to use Internet in order to do our reports in the midterm and final exams. We had to show that we were practicing any skill in order to improve the L2. Listening to songs, using and on-line dictionary, uploading exercises, writing and creating blogs were several activities I used to improve my English Language. During ELT, we will have been asked to use word processors, Word, Power Point, Excel in order to write formal documents, to do presentations, databases, etc. In addition; we need to communicate among us, hence we use several social networks such as Facebook, Messenger, Hi5, etc. Studying ELT has helped me to be familiarized with much technology.


I would like to look for tools which improve my English. When teaching, it is vital to use interesting and dynamic activities instead of teaching traditional classes. Two or three weeks ago; I watched a video about teachers´ movement and I was amazed because of the kind of electronic whiteboards which American and British teachers have. Those whiteboards have a system call “Wii mote” which allows connecting your computer via Bluetooth but it must have special software to use the electronic whiteboard. Furthermore; the electronic whiteboards have the characteristic of being multi-touch which refers to the ability to simultaneously register three or more input touches. The disadvantage I find is that you need a Mac computer. But electronic whiteboards would be an excellent tool to improve the learning process for my future students.


To sump up; I have developed several abilities related to Electronic literacy. Comparing the programs I used in the past and the ones I use; it is amazing to notice that technology has been constantly changing. I started using “Paint” in a black and white computer, but some years later; I was able to know other kind of programs, so I could do many incredible things that I never imagined I could do such as web pages, billing programs, etc. To have studied computing helped me to have some knowledge about electronic tools. But what I know now , it is not enough; I need to updatethe knowledge I have about electronic tools because it is changing everyday. In my personal opinion, it is crucial that technology be applied in order to learn a second language because in this way, students will learn easier and better.