Journal 3

I am definitely a part of the digital nation. I cannot think straight if I do not have some kind of electronic device in my hands, especially my phone, even at work when I am waiting on my students to finish writing an answer I am on my phone checking my email or Facebook. When I leave my cell phone at home I call from the phone at work for someone to bring it to me. I think now in days you have to step up and become more technological because everything is becoming easier to handle online or through apps and text. It is quicker to pick up your phone and send a text than it is to call someone. It is cheaper to post a picture on Facebook or Instagram than it is to have print copies and mail them to family members and friends. Even when it comes to school work more things are being done with computers than there are with a pencil and paper. Essays are typed out instead of handwritten homework is typed and then submitted electronically. In elementary my children are using computers daily to complete online assessments and doing skill reinforcement activities. My kindergartener knows how to log on to a computer and access the internet. I really feel that in this day and time if you are not familiar with some type of computer software you are seriously behind and you need to catch up.