Initial Blog Post

1. What is digital literacy and why is it important? 

Digital literacy is knowing how to use technology. For example, it is expected to know Microsoft word in the workplace. It is important that our students know how to use technology for jobs and it is easier to help differentiate lessons. This is according to "7 Reasons Why Digital Literacy Is Important For Teachers" found at https://rossieronline.usc.edu/blog/teacher-digital-literacy/the author states that literacy means teaching students to evaluate and question their sources, teach students how to draw strong conclusions, and pushing students to a new level of creativity.

2. What should students be able to do with technology?

Students should be able to work their way around a program. They should also be able to use technology to evaluate and answer questions, draw strong conclusions, students can express their understanding in different ways, and learn respectful communication at school and online communities.

3. Why is it important for us to use technology in education?

To help differentiate lessons and if we as teachers are willing to use more technology then our students will follow our examples. Also technology is used more often today then ever before. Students need to be prepared to use technology in the workforce.

4. What concerns do you have about using technology in education?

I am concerned that students will not use the technology for their intended purpose and will very quickly get off track. I also have a hard time thinking of ways to use the technology in my math class.

5. What is your current stance on the use of technology in education?

I think that it is extremely useful in the classroom and will help my students to get more involved in the lessons and help them to apply and understand concepts better.

6. What are your goals for this course?

Create a class website and to find good ways that increases students' learning with technology. I also want to learn different ways to help differentiate my instruction with technology.

Sources

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByKbdqBKsEuhUDllaWpfdy1xelE/view
https://rossieronline.usc.edu/blog/teacher-digital-literacy/