The digital generation refers to those students who have grown up surrounded by technology. These children are the leaders of tomorrow, and as future teachers I believe it is our job to help advance their learning of the world around them by doing all we can to better ourselves through technology. I strongly believe that my generation is a part of the digital generation. I have grown up knowing how to use a computer, cell phone, iPod, etc., whereas my parents have no idea how to turn on the computer without help. I believe the images set forth in the videos do give a glimpse of how my peers interact with each other. With generations before, if two people wanted to talk, they had to do it via letters or telephone. I can honestly say I have only written approximately five letters to friends in my lifetime, and I text more than I call. Social media is just another form of easier communication that has recently become the social normality. I believe this generation is in need of a generation of teachers who are more willing to accept and adhere to the building technologies.
I plan to use the technology that surrounds us in my classroom. There are many programs that can be used in the classroom that help enhance not just one aspect of learning, but many. While a student is learning how to use the computer to his or her advantage, they are also learning research skills, math and English, depending on the program provided. I grew up using these programs. I loved them. I believe these types of programs are vital for a student to grow and become a part of the future generation, the digital generation. It is our job to learn everything we can now in order to help the children tomorrow. Technology changes daily. If we fall behind now, how will we ever catch up to the generation of tomorrow? The days of letters and phone calls are through. We can sit idly by and not embrace the future, or we can challenge ourselves to be the best we can be for the future. The way I see it is simple; nobody believed that the world was round until someone decided to prove them wrong. The older generation didn’t believe computers were very important for ‘everyday people’ to understand. While in high school, my mother believed that computers were just a fad that would eventually fade out. She didn’t want to waste time with a class to help her understand the beginning technology behind computers. Now, forty years later, she has realized just how important the technology is to our world. Teaching the future digital generation is to shape them, and by doing so, shaping the technology of the future.
There are many issues that can arise when blogging. You can use a font and background color that hurts the eyes. Text can become unreadable when using certain fonts and boldness features. Some font colors are too light to be read. It is important when using technology to use it in a way that is sufficent to get your point across. There is no point in using it if people can't read what you are typing. :)
I plan to use the technology that surrounds us in my classroom. There are many programs that can be used in the classroom that help enhance not just one aspect of learning, but many. While a student is learning how to use the computer to his or her advantage, they are also learning research skills, math and English, depending on the program provided. I grew up using these programs. I loved them. I believe these types of programs are vital for a student to grow and become a part of the future generation, the digital generation. It is our job to learn everything we can now in order to help the children tomorrow. Technology changes daily. If we fall behind now, how will we ever catch up to the generation of tomorrow? The days of letters and phone calls are through. We can sit idly by and not embrace the future, or we can challenge ourselves to be the best we can be for the future. The way I see it is simple; nobody believed that the world was round until someone decided to prove them wrong. The older generation didn’t believe computers were very important for ‘everyday people’ to understand. While in high school, my mother believed that computers were just a fad that would eventually fade out. She didn’t want to waste time with a class to help her understand the beginning technology behind computers. Now, forty years later, she has realized just how important the technology is to our world. Teaching the future digital generation is to shape them, and by doing so, shaping the technology of the future.
There are many issues that can arise when blogging. You can use a font and background color that hurts the eyes. Text can become unreadable when using certain fonts and boldness features. Some font colors are too light to be read. It is important when using technology to use it in a way that is sufficent to get your point across. There is no point in using it if people can't read what you are typing. :)
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