All throughout my schooling I have used microsoft word. Going back as early as late elementary school I used word and powerpoint to complete assignments and projects for school. However, in late high school I discovered google docs. As I became more familiar with google docs on my school issued chromebook, I was able to easily use it on my new personal computer too. I prefer using google docs, slides, sheets, etc. because they are easy to use and can be accessed from any device I use as long as I log in to my google account.
The standard that is most important to me is 2.3, Citizens and reads "Educators inspire students to positively contribute to and responsibly participate in the digital world." This means that teachers encourage and inspire their students to participate in the digital world in a way that in beneficial to them and the world around them. I believe this is most important standard because before anything of significance can be gained from the digital world, we first must learn to use it respectfully and responsibly. Without learning the importance of one's digital footprint and the impact of internet use, students wouldn't be able to use the internet beneficially in the long run.
I would say I mostly agree with the term digital native for today's youth. I acknowledge that young people today- including myself- have had access to technology from a very young age and are more familiar with many aspects of it compared to older generations. I would argue however that there are many young people without access to technology for a variety of different reasons. Some being poverty, parenting styles, varying locations (such as rural areas), and those with insecure housing. These people, however young, would be considered digital immigrants if they ever have access to technology because from a young age they have not had access to it. I have noticed differences in the ways in which i use technology compared to my teachers. Most teachers are relatively good with technology but when they are not it is glaringly obvious and can often negatively impact my classroom experience. I'm sure that in the future my students will become more technologically inclined than me. At the rate technology is advancing it would be really difficult to keep up with entirely, especially since even now I'm not the most technologically inclined.
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