Microsoft Word was probably the first things I used when we started using technology in school. I got really familiar with it in elementary school and in the beginning of middle school, but in seventh or eighth grade, my middle school gave each student an iPad to use for the year. We started using Google Classroom, so instead of using Microsoft Word, we used Google Docs. Ever since then, I've used Google Docs, and personally, I prefer it, just because I like accessing it from a Google Chrome window and it's associated with my email. I can also keep all documents without saving them to my computer, so they don't take up any space.
I think the most important ISTE standard for educators is being a leader. By being a leader, educators can teach and help improve technological use throughout the classroom and not only improve teaching, but learning as well. It is important because not only did educators just teach, they are supposed to be there as leaders and mentors in all areas, not just teaching. Being a leader shows your confidence and the initiative a teacher is willing to take to improve their students learning.
A digital native is someone who was born on and after the 1980's who are the "most familiar" with technology and learn better with it. I do agree that most people after that time period are more familiar with technology and prefer to use it, but that is only for the people that have access to it. There are some people in lower classes that don't have access to the technology that other students and teachers do, so it may be easier for them to learn in the simple paper and pencil way. I have seen differences between how I understand technology and how some of my teachers understand it. There are definitely some teachers who aren't as familiar with it, and come across various issues that they don't know how to solve, but I've seen students assist in solving those issues. I have been more of a physical learner myself, though. I prefer taking notes on pencil and paper and writing out note cards to study, because writing things down helps me remember them more. Although, I do appreciate teachers incorporating digital learning into the classroom, as it is easier to type essays than write them, and it is easier to keep track of documents on a computer rather than having a bunch of papers scattered in a binder.
I like how you described how teachers need to be leaders because then they have the ability to improve not only their teaching, but also their student's learning, like you said. I also agree with your comment on how most "digital natives" like to use technology, but not everyone born in the "digital natives" time period has access to technology. This does hinder their chances to become familiar with it, so classic pencil and paper may be the only resources. Do you think that the state should make sure that all schools have at least some technology, so that all students can have a fair chance to use it?
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