Blog Journal 2

Microsoft word has been a staple throughout much of my education. I have used it for countless projects to type out necessary assignments. it is an extremely adaptable program that gives its users complete control of all its functions while also being able to correct common issues. It has always been my preferred word processing software over any other software even PowerPoint.

The ISTE Standards for Educators are the common standards that educators should employ to increase productivity and retention. The most important standard to me is the collaborator standard. This standard is important to me because it allows educators to network and learn about what works for other educators and to share that information with each other to advance learning among two classrooms. It also gives students a way to express what technologies work best for them in a way to give them a saying in how they learn.

Originally, I was skeptical about the label “digital native” because being tech savvy to me always felt like a personal choice but after a couple years of being introduced to “digital immigrants” I agree with the label. To be a digital native is to have grown up with unlimited technology, like devices that connect to the internet and video games. The main differences I have seen between me and a digital immigrant is the speed to which they adapt to new technology. This has caused a barrier a couple times when a teacher would attempt to use technology that they are unfamiliar with and struggle at times with audio or video. But in terms of the future, as an educator I do not believe technology will be what causes the rift among students learning to their highest potential.