Digital+Native

What is a digital native?

Students who are digital natives grew up with technology. This means they grew up with computer, cell phones, and other devices. For instance, students use computers to research information as well as type up their papers.

Technology is a great resource. However, I believe it has a time and place. I will use technology daily in the classroom but not with all projects. For example, students will hand write their stories before they type them into a word document. I feel it is important for students to have legible hand writing as well as good conventions. (Spelling, Punctuation.) If students become too comfortable with using technology they might lose basic skills.

I feel strongly about using a smart board in the classroom. The smart board is an interactive white board. On the smart board students can move objects by using the tip of their finger. In addition, the students can write on the board using the pens provided. I will allow each student to write on the board whenever appropriate.

Technology is a very important tool that should be utilized when appropriate.