Blog #2

     I would have to say that in my experience with Microsoft Word has been pretty good. When Microsoft first game out I was at the ground level. Internet was just a new thing and dial up was our way of connecting to the internet. It was very loud. But anyways, Microsoft has been easy to use for the most part. It was very user friendly. Plus I took a computer class in high school that taught how to use the program and we did assignments similar to this.  I have never really used any other kind of Word type program. So I guess I would have a biased opinion about it.

    The ISTE Standards for Leaders that is the most meaningful because its a one on one and also as a group position. Helping the kids reach their potential and the value of who they are and how important they are. Using technology that will help them learn in a different way. Kids are very familiar with technology from a young age starting with a tablet or something similar. Using methods that they are used to learning is very important. Most kids are learning from watching videos and so their learning method would lean towards visual learning. I like the fact that as a teacher I would be more hands on and more personable with the kids. 

    The terms "Digital Immigrants" and "Digital Natives" makes a lot of sense to me. I am a Digital Immigrant. I remember when computers in the home meant that you had a lot of money. Computers weren't at a level where it was in everyone's home. They were expensive and internet lines were not inclusive. When my son was little and was growing up in the digital age when it was everywhere, he was learning how to use the tablet and was able to pick up short cuts and a better understanding of how things work on the internet at a higher rate than I can. I don't use the computer much or am I involved in all the different types of social medias and programs that my kids use. I taught him how to use the programs and now he's showing me how to use programs and navigate it. 

    I think that the Badge system is a great way to encourage students to not be discouraged about having perfect reports on curriculum. Life has its up and downs and things come up. I feel that it brings relief to students and be able to have some cushion throughout the semester. I have never had a class that had a Badge System. It's a cool thing to think that I could get rewarded for doing my work and to build a safety net that will help ensure I can still do well in my class even if I miss an assignment.