Digital Badge #A

Today’s Students and Technology

The first years of the 21st century have thus far been marked by the rise of a global economy. Since the early 21st century when getting a desktop computers was the new big thing. When you wanted to go online you would see the picture of the phone dialing –up for internet connection and the only way you could receive a connection was from home. wow! We now have DSL and Wi-Fi no more slow dial up connection and Wi-Fi for on the go quick service like when we are eating at Mickey Dee’s. And most importantly tablets, smartphones, and laptops. Wow look at how far we have come in what seem like a short period of time. Technology play a major role in today’s society young children today cannot live without the video games; the TV, computers, and smartphones without these things would life be what we know it to be probably not. These forms of Technology play a big role in the lives of students today and as a future educator I know adding technology plus curriculum will enhance learning every learning style will be exhibited. Children will be interested in learning anytime we focus on things we have an interest in doing we excel at them because it’s something that makes us happy. I also feel that these forms of technology require your attention. With your attention you have to see it, hear it, and because it’s something interesting to you, you will engage in it.

Teaching 21^st Century Learners with 21^st Century Technologies

 In today’s digital world teachers have to convey teaching curriculum with technology to engage students in the classroom. Google online dictionary to look up spelling words definitions. This way the word is visual and typing is another way almost like writing to reinforce learning at home I use YouTube my 3^rd grader did not know how to round to the 10’s and 100’s place so I used YouTube the pencil and paper method I used to  learn did not help him. I needed something that would explain, give an example and provide a hand on activity.

Digital Identity and Social Media

As a future educator I think that social media and identity are important too, but I feel social media is more important since we are a right now generation everything is about convenience. I prefer instant communication. It’s a way teachers can communicate with each other and parents quicker and all parts are aware of everything involving a student in and out of the classroom. I think this way we can all be on one accord in the success of our children and students. Therefore, by working together we can then see the student’s progress and achievements to promote lifelong learning. As an future educator I think we together can influence students challenge, and motivate students toward success not only in school but, also into the future adults they will become in society.