Shawn Trela grew up in Hawaii and graduated from Kailua High School in 2006. He went to the University of Hawaii and is studying to become a middle/high school history teacher. Education technology refers to how educators incorporate technology into their classrooms to prepare students for the real world. Throughout his education, Shawn witnessed increasing technology use, from Sesame Street in kindergarten to laptops and clickers in college. His vision for his future classroom involves using diverse technologies to support different learning styles and create an equitable environment.