Blog Journal #2

 I have a good amount of experience using Microsoft Word as a student in both k-12 and FSU environments. In high school I used Microsoft Word a lot for documents, worksheets, and essays. Although I am comfortable with Microsoft Word, I still do prefer Google Docs. I prefer Google Docs because it feels easier to navigate and I am aware about more tools available than compared to Microsoft Word. 

The ISTE Standards for educators are super important when it comes to educators working with technology. I think the most important of these standards is learner. Educators have to continue to adapt and learn about new technology as it releases and must take on the role of digital native to lead their students to success with technology even if they feel more like a digital immigrant. This is important because it keeps the students and teachers interacting successfully with technology as the future progresses. 

I do agree with the label digital native. Being a digital native means you are raised and grow up surrounded by technology and you are very comfortable with it because of that. There is a definitely and notable difference between digital natives and immigrants in the learning place in that natives can work better with computers and technology to get work done more efficiently while digital immigrants may need more time and help figuring out new software and programs. This impacts learning because often the students are the ones teaching the educators how to use their computers and programs as they are more comfortable with the technology at hand.

 

 "Hanalei: a real Digital Native on the iPad" by Wayan Vota is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

 

Introduction post

     Hi I'm Kylie, I am a freshman from Orlando. I am currently an elementary education major and would like to be a principal eventually. I would also hope to teach in a different country one day, to gain world experiences and learn about other cultures. In this class I hope to gain insight into how to merge technology and education to take useful lessons into my future career with education. 

    Prior to this class, I have not used much technology in terms of education. The most I have experience with is taking attendance through an online application with students, and using social media resources such as Tik Tok and Instagram to learn from teachers.  From a student perspective, I have used technology to complete assignments and keep up to date with school. Overall, I have a lot to learn from this class in terms of technology and I am excited to become more comfortable with this realm of education. 

    My personal learning networks consist of a mix of tools, people, and environments. In terms of tools, I utilize social media to keep up to date with education today and follow current educators in their day to day lives. As for people, both of my parents are principals so I definitely utilize them the most, however I also interact with previous teachers, my employer (I work with kids), and the students I currently work with. In terms of environment, my classrooms and study spaces are post prevalent in this aspect, as well as the school I work for in Leon county FL.