Blog Journal #2

 I have been using MS word for as long as I could type. Every written assignment I’ve ever done has been on MS word, including this one right now. I have experience using it to create posters, as I have thorough knowledge of how to use WordArt and other design/layout functions. I feel very comfortable using it, and prefer it over other word processing software.

I think the most meaningful ISTE standard for educators is that of Collaborator. Being a collaborator in the classroom means being willing to work with your colleagues and your students to overcome obstacles and improve as a teacher. One of the most important things children learn in school is how to work with others, and as an educator, you need to model that skill with your own behavior. Collaborating with students, parents, and colleagues can help you meet each student’s needs on an individual basis.

A digital native is someone who has used technology from a very young age and is therefore fluent in it, in the same way that someone who speaks a language from a young age will become fluent in it easily. I consider myself a digital native, and I’ve definitely noticed a gap between my understanding of technology and my older teachers’ understanding of technology. They often have a poor grasp of things like social etiquette when it comes to emailing, using digital programs to create aesthetically-pleasing graphics, and utilizing social media. I don’t think this has affected my education much, as I try to be understanding of “digital immigrants” and I can fill in most gaps with my own knowledge of technology. I don’t anticipate the gap between myself and future students concerning technology being nearly as severe.

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