Response on Technology

Just like Olivia, I would probably order my family the same way. My parents definitely have trouble when it comes to using the computer. My mom still doesn't know how to download or save phone numbers into her phone; she carries around about two sheets of paper crammed with numbers. It doesn't matter how many times I show her, she wants to do it herself. Looking at my dad, he never uses his cell phone. He usually turns it off while driving, which kinda defeats the whole purpose if there's an emergency or something. Yet, when looking at my sisters, my younger sister definitely knows a lot about computers (she's into photography), but my oldest sister probably knows a little bit more than me and I think that has to do with her being in New York. I think it also depends on where you are and how much you use technology because the more you use it, usually the more comfortable you become with it. Like Carrie mentioned, I'm beginning to become more knowledgeable about technology with the more classes I take here at State. Just last week after class, I went to a meeting that discussed how to use del.ic.ious, which I had never seen before.

With Carrie's comment, I think there will be a point where the gap between digital natives and digital immigrants will lessen, but I don't think it will ever become completely filled. I believe this because not every school district we are going to teach in is going to be as fortunate as the next. Although I do think using technology is beneficial and as future teachers we should be aware of how to use technology in the classroom, but I think it's also realistic to think that not every school will be able to use those tools, so it's helpful to also think of another way to teach the students that would benefit their learning, as well.