microsoft word, ISTE standards, and what it's like being a "digital native" :)

 Throughout my educational career I've used Microsoft Word more times than I could possibly count. Between having to write papers, making presentations, projects, and more, Microsoft has been very helpful. I've also taken a computer literacy course while in college which expanded my knowledge on what I can do with word. I will say I use google docs as well, but I feel as though Microsoft provides more options in every regard (word art, fonts, layout ideas and themes, etc.)

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The ISTE standards for educators are super important. The one I feel is the most meaningful would have to be the first one, learner. I think its important to keep on learning to provide the best education for students and the future generations to come. As teachers, we should be learners as well. There is no better way to understand students than to remember that you are a student yourself. 

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I most definitely agree with the term "digital native" and the fact that I am one. I honestly can't remember a time without the ability to use digital devices and tools. Because it was always available, I have noticed that with some of my older teachers, they either didn't like to use digital tools, or they would have to spend their own time trying to figure out how to use it. It always seemed to come naturally for me and my peers as opposed to our teachers. As I've grown up though, and now in college, I find that most of my teachers and/or professors have a better grasp of technology overall than when I was younger.

a little about me :)

 Hello! My name is Nicole, and I'm currently in college in hopes to become a future teacher. I've known I wanted to be a teacher since I was little, and I'm excited to make younger me's dreams come true. When I'm not in school, I like to spend my free time watching TV, playing video games, and going on nature walks with my dogs and boyfriend. I'm currently playing Animal Crossing, Stardew Valley, and Cult of the Lamb. As for TV, I've been re-watching New Girl, Gilmore Girls, and I started watching Vinland Saga a little bit ago. 

I'm no stranger to using technology in class, not just in college, but all throughout my educational career. Growing up, we would play games of kahoot, use quizlet to study, made use of power points for presentations and lessons, and learned by writing on a smart board. I'm very lucky to have been brought up in the digital age, as information was always available and just a few clicks away. 

To this day, I still use some of the technologies/websites I learned about while in school. I regularly use canvas (as does all my classmates) for homework, lessons, and grades. I also still use chegg, quizlet, and kahoot to help me study for my classes. I love making power points too, I'll make a whole presentation just for fun to be honest. And now, I have a blog to keep up with, which I'm excited about. I'm a fan of writing (or in this case, typing) so I'm looking forward to what else I'll type about.

"Education" by bgolub is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.