Digital Badge #A - Chapter 1

It's incredible how reliant we have become on technology. The term iGeneration truly expresses this sentiment. This term represents the children that were born in the late "90's," who do not know a world or time without interactive technologies. Education has also become dependent on these technologies, with programs such as Mindplay, and I-Ready. Cell phones too, are incredible tools. They can be use for communication, but also a great source of information (with the proper internet connectivity). Being born in the early 90's, I had the opportunity to see how quickly technology advanced and became part of everyday life. Children, and even adults, going to school, have to not only learn the core curriculum, but how to manipulate technologies to make ones life easier.

Next we are going to Segue in 21st century skills. These skills are need for students to adapt to our ever changing high technology, and information based society. This is extremely important in today's society. Some are concerned, such as Kid's can't use computers... and this this is why it should concern you, that even though our kids spend an incredible amount of time on computers they still don't know how to properly use a computer. So now its up to teachers to really introduce kids to not only websites, but how to properly operate computers, so kids can truly take advantage of these 21st century skills.

Third is building a digital identity. If building a digital identity was not important we would not be taking this class. It's imperative that every teacher, and every professional, make a personal commitment to innovation and change; which is what building a digital identity is all about. Moving at the pace of the world, so one doesn't get left behind. Here is a short video that really emphasizes how important it is to have a good digital presents. Really embeds how important it is to be careful about what it is we publish about ourselves on social media or online.

 

Teaching methods have really changed since I was in school. There is a lot more technological involvement. Which is why it is imperative that we better understand our students, understand 21st century skills, and build a digital identity that truly represents who we are. I am making that personal commitment to innovation and change, so I can adapt to my students, and have my students adapt to the real world.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maloy, R. (n.d.). Transforming learning with new technologies (2nd ed.).

 

Scott, M. (2013, June 29). Coding 2 Learn. Retrieved September 6, 2015.