After taking the Digital Natives quiz, I find that I'm halfway between a native and an immigrant. I knew three technology definitions out of six. Like Sarah said, I would say my digital literacy is emerging. I feel as if I'm new to a lot of technological advances, but once I gain confidence in using them I can excel and use them to my benefit. I can't imagine how people wrote research papers without the Internet as a main resource, and I can't imagine how people distracted themselves from homework without the help of Instant Messenger or Facebook!
As a teacher in the near future I feel like it will benefit me to keep up with the technologies in the world today. As seen in some of the classrooms I've been in, there are a lot of neat ways to bring technology into the classroom in order to enhance learning. Last semester our TE401 class took a field trip to Bennett Woods Elementary to watch a science discussion in a classroom. The teacher was able to give directions to a craft activity by using an overhead-style machine so the students could all see and follow along better. The digital immigrant in me doesn't know the name of that machine, but I feel like I would be confident enough to learn how to incorporate one in my classroom because of my generation's quick learning when it comes to technology.
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I agree with you Liz, that as future teachers we need to be aware of new technologies and implementing them in the classroom when possible. I think it is a great way to connect with our students on a new level and one that they appreciate and find interest in as the world is becoming more and more dependent on technology. I also find it hard to believe that books, magazines, interviews, etc were the primary sources of information. How time consuming!
There are many ways that teachers can incorporate technology in the classroom. I think it is also important to involve parents in on the technology- whether it be by calendars and/or newsletters online, web page, or email correspondence.
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