Blog Post #2
I've been using MS word for years now because of school. When I was in middle school, all Leon County School students were assigned a Microsoft 365 account that we would continue to use until we graduated high school. I've always preferred Google Docs, though. I'm a writer and all of my stories, from my short stories to the novel I've been working on for years now, are all on my Google Drive.
I identify most with ISTE's "Learner" archetype. Even when I (hopefully) become a teacher, I still plan to learn new things every day. I didn't really learn anything I didn't already know from the site, but it was helpful to get a refresher. My PLN will be in use every day, and I will keep up to date on current events.
I personally really believe in the "digital native" theory. Having grown up around technology, I certainly feel I have a better grasp of it than the older generations. I've been frustrated in the past with teachers not knowing how to make a YouTube video appear in full screen mode or how they hover the mouse over the play button, causing the playback bar to stay on screen for the entire video. I have to remind myself that they didn't grow up using social sites like YouTube and that it's probably just as frustrating for them that they cannot use it as well as students can.
Hi Kasey, Its so cool that you have a good amount of practice with Microsoft because of Leon County School assigning you accounts. Its funny that you still prefer google docs even though you have a great amount of experience with Microsoft. I think it is very noble of you to be aware that you will have to learn everyday even as a teacher. That is a very important mindset to have and just because you have finished college doesn't mean you are done leaning. I think it is possible for older people to learn how to use and even excel with technology.
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