I know the digital native is real because I am a part of it. The article, The ‘digital natives’ debate: A critical review of the evidence states that people born between 1980 and 1994 are the “digital native” generation because of their immersion in technology. I grew up in world where I had a computer hooked up to AOL dial-up in my bedroom by the age of seven. I had a PlayStation, Gameboy, iPod that I taught myself and my parents how to use. I now have a laptop, iPad, and iPhone that I use daily. This makes me different than my parents because I grew up with the technology. It also makes me different than my students who were born in 2008 and 2007 because they have been immersed in much more technology than I had been.
It is important to remember these differences when I plan my virtual classroom. I think the biggest thing we need to remember is that our students use technology daily. They are not afraid to interact and work with iPads, unlike many teachers and adults. Our students are ready to dive right in and we need to get over the fear of letting them do it. I will make sure I meet the needs of the students and their parents by setting very clear directions and expectations when they use technology.
I want to make sure the virtual classroom is easy to use, so that students’ parents and grandparents can navigate the webpages, but also leave room for students to explore. I want my students to be engaged with the material, but they must be taught to not abuse it. It is very easy for students to use technology the wrong way and it is my job to make sure they are using it the correct way. I will use my iPad and iPhone to allow students to create their own videos and stories using 30 Hands, Sock Puppets, iMovie, and Tellagami to go along with our content during our center time. These videos will then be posted on the WikiSpace for them and their parents to view.
Sources:
Bennett, Sue, Karl Maton, and Lisa Kervin. "The ‘digital Natives’ Debate: A Critical Review of the Evidence." British Journal of Educational Technology 39.5 (2008): 775-86. Web.
"ECDL Foundation Blog." - European Computer Driving Licence Foundation. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Dec. 2014.
I know the digital native is real because I am a part of it. The article, The ‘digital natives’ debate: A critical review of the evidence states that people born between 1980 and 1994 are the “digital native” generation because of their immersion in technology. I grew up in world where I had a computer hooked up to AOL dial-up in my bedroom by the age of seven. I had a PlayStation, Gameboy, iPod that I taught myself and my parents how to use. I now have a laptop, iPad, and iPhone that I use daily. This makes me different than my parents because I grew up with the technology. It also makes me different than my students who were born in 2008 and 2007 because they have been immersed in much more technology than I had been.
It is important to remember these differences when I plan my virtual classroom. I think the biggest thing we need to remember is that our students use technology daily. They are not afraid to interact and work with iPads, unlike many teachers and adults. Our students are ready to dive right in and we need to get over the fear of letting them do it. I will make sure I meet the needs of the students and their parents by setting very clear directions and expectations when they use technology.
I want to make sure the virtual classroom is easy to use, so that students’ parents and grandparents can navigate the webpages, but also leave room for students to explore. I want my students to be engaged with the material, but they must be taught to not abuse it. It is very easy for students to use technology the wrong way and it is my job to make sure they are using it the correct way. I will use my iPad and iPhone to allow students to create their own videos and stories using 30 Hands, Sock Puppets, iMovie, and Tellagami to go along with our content during our center time. These videos will then be posted on the WikiSpace for them and their parents to view.
Sources:
Bennett, Sue, Karl Maton, and Lisa Kervin. "The ‘digital Natives’ Debate: A Critical Review of the Evidence." British Journal of Educational Technology 39.5 (2008): 775-86. Web.
"ECDL Foundation Blog." - European Computer Driving Licence Foundation. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Dec. 2014.