D is for Digital

I cannot even explain how exciting it is for me to participate in the growing digital age. Even more exciting, that I will be a new teacher from the digital generation teaching to the digital generation. My beliefs about technology in the classroom are best summarized in this online article written by Michael Culligan. The article explains the growing importance of technology integration in our classrooms. Children are now immersed in technology within EVERY aspect of their lives. Teachers should foster to this growing need and learning style. The article also shows how technology is not only changing the face of our school classrooms but also the business world and our United States military. There is a quiz on the webpage that will help you determine if you are a digital native or digital immigrant. I found that I am a digital native, but with room to learn as well. There are so many different routes to take with technology as a teacher that it would be virtually impossible to conquer them all. I encourage you to take the quiz and see where you stand. I would say that if you find you are a digital immigrant, take some time to learn about the areas you failed on.