Reflective Blog #4

Not Just an Age Phenomenon:

Are you more comfortable composing documents online than longhand?

-Yes, I prefer to use the computer for creating documents, as opposed to longhand.

Have you turned your "remembering" (phone numbers, meetings, and so on) over to a technology device?

-Yes, I use my iphone for everything! I have all of my phone numbers stored, create grocery lists, use the calendar application to keep track of my daily schedule, and much more. 

Do you go to meetings with your laptop or PDA?

-The district I work for, Forney ISD, provides laptops for all teachers. Because of this convenience, I do carry my laptop to every meeting.

Are you constantly connected? Is the Internet always on whether you are at home or work? Is your cell phone always with you?

-I would say yes, I am constantly connected. Whether I am at home or away from home I can always connect to the internet. At home I typically use my laptop and when I am on the go I usually use my cell phone.

How many different activities can you effectively engage in at one time?

-If I had to guess, I would say quite a few. I am usually doing something with my family, while also being connected to some type of network. 

Do you play video or computer games?

-I do not play video or computer games.

Generational Category:

I would consider myself to be in the Net Generation category because….

-I was born between 1982 and 1991.

-I am very hopeful and determined with everything I do.

-I like the latest technologies and dislike anything slow and negative.

Net Gen and K-12 Students:

Because our students have many of the characteristics of a Net Generational learner, we need to keep this in mind when teaching them. We should be working to integrate the latest technologies into their learning environments. They should have the opportunity to use technology on a daily basis. We should also emphasize the importance of being determined and supporting them with the many decisions they make. During the day, teachers should allow for change, making sure the students do not become bored over a lesson that is going “slow”. Lastly, we need to remember to stay positive at all times; these students do not work well under negative circumstances.