Blog Post 2
The development of Microsoft word has enhanced significantly over time. My first experience with Mircosoft word was in the 3rd grade in Chicago. Up North, Students had to learn how to type and write in cursive by the end of 3rd grade. Every Wednesday we will go down to the computer lab, sit in front of a desktop, and pulled up Microsoft word. We learned how to correct misspelled words, use different fonts and font sizes, play around with clipart, and WordArt, etc... By 5th grade, I was well knowledgeable on how to write up different assignments and even had the chance to write a speech that while running for president of the Beta Club (yes I won). Now, I find myself ditching the use of actual paper and pen to write up anything important as Microsoft Word has developed to the point where any template is available to you, and easily saves onto different saving options such as one drive, google drive, etc. I believe google docs can meet at the same pace, but I believe given it's completely online, it becomes a little tedious to convert the document into a word document, or even have the margins appropriately set up.
After reviewing ISTE standards, Leadership is the topic I found of interest. It is because of my continuous development of leadership skills, I decided I wanted to be apart of the education system. The school system always has something to work on, and there is a lot that needs to be advocated for as well, which is why I found my interest to be the topic of Leadership as one of their commitments is "to meet the diverse needs of all students." Growing up I wish I had more leaders to advocate for our education and access to other things I knew students in better socioeconomic placements had. I believe it is essential to create or have an accountable community that gives every child the education they deserve.
Lastly, while discussing technology I believe the term "Digital Native" is broad. In terms of relating it to growing up with an "internet era" I agree with the use of the term to describe myself and Gen X. In terms of using technology itself to describe digital native, then I would disagree with the term, as technology can be used to describe so many different things, for example, the technology of trains, factories, buildings, etc. Overall I believe the term is flexible given I have experienced "digital immigrants" who are well advanced with technology and teach everyone around them. It all depends on what form of technology is being utilized. Many times parents or elders may find themselves lost on how to use various apps on a phone, while digital natives such as Bill Gates or Steve Jobs developed Microsoft or Apple themselves in which we now as millennials or Gen X find ourselves proficient in.
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