My Role

In the technological advanced world that I live in, I have become a part of the Digital Generation. Technology plays a vital role in my life, from homework to entertainment and getting directions or creating music, I use it every single day. Like what the narrator of “The Digital Generation Project” said, “Technology is more than a tool, it is a essential component of everyday life that frames their world view.” That statement right there explains how my outlook on technology today is. I am part of this Digital Generation, and everyday holds some excitement. For the portraits, the ones that are most realated to me are: Luis: “I really enjoy technology, because it’s a better way to find out information and use that information for my community, not just for myself.” Sam: “My method of learning new software is really trial and error. If something doesn’t work out, just go back and try something else.” Justin: “What I’m learning out of school I learn at a much faster pace and more effectively than what I usually learn in school.” Virgina: “I’m teaching young elementary kids how to stay safe online.” I am going to school to become an elementary teacher, makes Virgina’s portrait a have to because I want my students to be able to explore the internet and the technology world around them but also I want them to be safe doing so. I relate to Sam and Justin just by the way that I learn and recive information. Luis’s portrait is my entertainment side of me. When I was in elementary school, the method for teching was on a good ol’ fashioned chalk board and over head. When I went to middle school, we began to learn a little more on a computer. By the time that I was in my senior year of high school, teachers were using smart tables, ipads, and smart boards to teach us. I loved that way of teaching more just by the fact that learning was more interesting and class wasn’t too boring. When I have my own classroom, I want to teach using the latest technology so that my students will be more interested. Even a grown adult doesn’t like sitting in a meeting when the person is just talking and using a chalkboard. Technology is just more fun, and students and children pick up on that. I am a part of the Digital Generation, and I am so happy and excited that I am.