Blog Post 2

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  1. My experience with MS Word and other Office 365 programs as a student began early in my education, around 2nd grade, where I used it for computer class, writing essays, creating presentations, and completing other assignments. However, during high school, I transitioned to using Google Workspace, including Google Docs, for all of our projects. This shift made me prefer Google Docs because it allowed for easy collaboration, real-time editing, and seamless sharing with teachers and classmates. As a student at FSU, I will use Word occasionally, but I lean toward Google Docs for its accessibility across devices and other features.

  2. The ISTE Standard for Educators that resonates with me the most is "2.2 Leader: Educators seek opportunities for leadership to support student empowerment and success and to improve teaching and learning." This standard emphasizes the importance of fostering an environment where students feel empowered to take ownership of their learning. I have learned that being a leader in the classroom is not just about instruction but also about guiding students toward independence and success. A lingering question I have is how educators can best balance leadership roles with allowing students to make mistakes and learn from them, ensuring that empowerment does not become overwhelming.

  3. I agree with the label "digital native" for today’s youth, as it describes individuals who have grown up with technology integrated into their daily lives. Being a digital native means having a natural familiarity with technology, often making it easier to adapt to new tools and platforms. I’ve noticed differences between myself and many of my teachers, who are "digital immigrants," particularly in their hesitation to embrace new technologies or their preference for traditional methods. These differences have sometimes slowed the integration of innovative tools into the classroom, impacting how engaging or interactive lessons could be. In the future, I anticipate that my students will likely be even more technologically adept than I am, which will challenge me to stay current with advancements to ensure that my teaching remains relevant and effective.

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