I never really thought of the world that i live in now and how I become this native in a digital world. As far back to my furthest memory I remember when I was about 8 years old me and my family got a computer as a Christmas present But for me to think of a life where I couldn't have experienced dvd's, instant messaging, cell phones, digital music players, voice mails and video games to name the least I would not be the same person I speak before you. living proof of an age that people must adapt to their environment to "survive" to technological advances. I worked many different jobs in many different field as high labor jobs, retail, customer service, athletics and filing and I always came across an elder or old fashion person that had to learn something new to them to complete a work task as for me I already know how to work it with no explanation needed. Times have grown so much more with youth, to surprise my eyes to see a 3 year old know how to use an I pad or I phone. As a Digital Native I don't not agree that digital device interferes with my work or studies I am enjoying the movie The Lorax as I type this blog I normally listen to music it calms my mood. Some of my favorite teachers are digital natives because they use technology we understand and know to make it fun. Videos games created a history of memories and fun filled hours day in and day out for years through my life. Many skills learned which has changed my thought of thinking, looking differently at situation, survival skills, reading skills, history and geography math skills, reaction time and hand eye coordination. With that explanation only a digital native knows what I speak of but many digital immigrants would not understand that or how that is possible. I want to leave off saying as times change so do people sometimes even evolve just like anything they need to adapt and overcome you must make adjustment with the world. For example teaching they way people have been learning for centuries has been working and we have great leaders, role models, entertainers and so forth. times are changing and the style to attain the attention and continue to make learning a process they can exceed on a large scale that has been happening for centuries must continue.
I want to say that I don't think I have ever worked a job where technology wasn't at the forefront. Its even hard to imagine how people dealt with day to day problems before I was around. But then again that's how I was raised tv in one room and computer in another. I also like to have something on in the background while I do my homework. I find that it helps me focus.
ReplyDeleteI agree that we are living proof of an age that people must adapt to their environment to survive technological advances. We also have to continue to learn and adjust to the new technology to be able to teach youth. Youth are constantly learning new technology and it is important we do the same.
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