Post 2 - January 23rd, 2022

     My experience using Word as a student is, at least I feel it is, a fairly standard one. I don't have much of an opinion on it because all it is is a tool - the feeling is comparable to how a gardener feels about their rake. Word is preferable to other, similar mediums, but ultimately I have no 'feelings' towards it. Again though, I do feel as though Word is better than other tools like Google's Docs, simply because I've used it for longer. Honestly, Docs probably has more that you can do with it, considering it's tied directly to the internet so it's easy to install plug-ins, however I do not wish to learn an new program that ultimately performs the exact same functions.

    I believe two of these standards are incredibly important for educators to hold, firstly that of the Leader, but more important that of the Analyst, which I believe is also an integral facet of properly leading. Intuition is certainly a core part of teaching, however when it comes to being able to properly help and guide a student, analyzing data and coming to conclusions from it is incredibly important. Technology is a great facilitator of analysis. It provides easy methods of providing instant feedback on certain types of assignments and assessments while also giving a direct route for more thorough feedback on anything and everything. 

    On the topic of today's generation being a Digital Native, I certainly agree. There is a largely noticeable gap when it comes to technical affluency between generations. I've lived my entire life having access to a screen pretty much constantly, and I think that that has had a large influence on my passions right now. That being said, I think older generations working in the education field seem to be the ones most intent on bridging the gap - most of my teachers were constantly trying to learn the 'new' thing when it came to technology, and as a student that was something I always appreciated. 

    I'll be entirely honest here - I do not like the concept of badges. I think when employed in the sphere of education, particularly to young children, they can be a way of encouraging these kids to engage with content and activities. For me, however, the idea of being rewarded for completing simple tasks via a digital badge is... demeaning. Needless to say, it is not a concept I will be implementing when I teach.

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