After taking the quiz I would consider myself to be digital native. I was able to define every one of the definitions besides one. I do not think that I would say that my digital literacy can be described as “emergent”, however, I think that in this day we can all describe ourselves as emerging technology. A new invention and breakthrough seems to happen daily and something that is new becomes old just as fast as overnight. I have always had a niche and curiosity for technology so I have always tried to stay on top of the latest and greatest technological advances. I took computer classes in high school and I am also currently taking a class right now called “Teaching and Learning with Technology” (CEP416). To give a brief overview of my digital knowledge, I will explain how I am familiar, or am not familiar, with the words that were on the quiz.
Modding- I was familiar with this word because I have “modded” an X-box game system before. In order to do it you had to take the machine apart and insert a chip inside the machine. Once the chip was in you could play games and movies that you couldn’t before.
Smart Mobs- I was unfamiliar with this definition. However, after reading the answer it makes a lot of sense.
Blog- I have recently become very familiar with blogs because I am using them in both of my classes (actually right now J ). I have both written my own blogs and have browsed others as well. As a future teacher I think that these blogs are a good resource for a way to communicate with your class, their parents, or your colleagues.
Wiki- Like blogs, I have just recently become familiar with Wiki as well. I use Wiki to submit my homework to my online class every week and therefore have become pretty familiar with it. However, besides for handing in work to a teacher I haven’t seen a real relevance to it.
Instant Messaging- This is a no-brainer. Anyone who is thirty years old or younger should be able to define Instant Messaging. I use AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) every day to keep up with my friends and or classmates. I have had an AOL account pretty much since it came out; I remember having to use a dial up modem just to connect to the internet.
Massive multiplayer online games- I have been familiar with this definition since my freshman year in college. I have used a program called Xbox Live which allows you to connect and play with people from around the world through the internet. It is kind of interesting; I have had one game where I’m playing with someone who speaks another language from across the world, and the next game I will be playing with another kid at Michigan State.
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A thought on using wikis in the classroom. The purpose of a wiki (as I see it) is that it facilitates collaboration because everyone can edit it without having to be in the same place. So, instead of sending a zillion different drafts back and forth, multiple people can access and modify the same document. With kids, it can be used to collaborate on projects both at home and at school, and to collaborate virtually with just about anyone (e.g. penpals from the UK on a wiki about dinosaur discoveries around the world).
I totally agree with you when you say that we all can be labeled as emergent in technology. It is true that new technology seems to be popping up everyday, and it seems almost impossible to keep up. I know that I am interested in some of the new things that are emerging, but it is great to hear you say that you have always had a curiosity for technology and that you are always trying to keep up with new things. Not to be stereotypical, but most boys are more interested in video games and that type of stuff than girls, so it is not extremely surprising to me that you knew a lot of the terms in the quiz. It is obvious from your blog that you have a lot of knowledge about technology fro m personal use of video games and using the computer. It is great though because you will hopefully be able to relate to your students who are also technology natives.
I was going to comment on the exact same point that Kelly made. I like the point you made about everybody being emergent in technology. I totally agree with the fact that technology is constantly changing and evolving, therefore we are always learning something new about technology. It seems that right when you think you know something about a program, there are tons of new additions to it. It's a good point to make, and definitely a good thing to keep in mind!
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