Blog Post 2

    I have extensive experience using Microsoft Word. During high school, I obtained a certification for Microsoft Word 2013. Throughout K-12, Microsoft Word was used heavily for writing papers or taking notes. In college, I use Microsoft Word to format academic papers and for their very convenient templates. I prefer using Google Docs over Microsoft Word for many reasons. For one, I like that all of my work is in the cloud and accessible on any device that enables Google. It is also easier to collaborate with others on documents using Google Docs, and I have found it much simpler to use than Microsoft Word. 

    The ISTE Standard for Educators that is the most meaningful to me is Citizen. As an educator, I want to be able to guide and mentor my students by creating a safe and inclusive community through the use of digital media. This standard emphasizes teaching your students the importance of digital safety while allowing them the freedom to be interconnected in the digital web. After reading through the ISTE Standards for Educators, I have learned many new things about how teachers should use and guide their students in using technology. I don't have any questions or concerns because the standards were straightforward to follow. 

    I agree that the term "digital native" is an appropriate term used to describe today's youth. To be a digital native means that you were born and were around when digital technology was readily available and accessible. I have seen differences between how I and most of my teachers use technology. For example, one teacher of mine was having a hard time on a website, and the whole class had to explain to her how to navigate the website. The differences have impacted my learning experience a little because it can be frustrating trying to learn something when the teacher doesn't know how to use the online platform they are trying to use to teach. I anticipate some differences between me and my future students in terms of how I use technology, but I believe I am pretty tech-savvy and can learn new technologies quickly. 

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