Melanie: Digital Natives Quiz

I was really surprised with my performance on this quiz. I guess you would call me a digital immigrant because I was not familiar with many of the terms. I only knew the basics: IM, blog, etc. I wasn't familiar with Modding or Smart Mobs. I'm certainly not the best at technology! Like I said, I know the basics, and it gets me by. But, in my opinion, that lack of knowledge is a major problem. Today's society relies heavily on technology, and it's important to be familiar with many of these sources, as you can use them for your personal convenience and in your professional life. I don't think I have what Tompkins calls "emergent" digital literacy. The little knowledge that I do have of technology was obtained from my peers and teachers. My parents have seldom knowledge of technology. And, actually, my mom just learned out to type and send out emails last summer. I hope to greatly expand my knowledge of technology so I can utilize diverse sources in my classroom. I would like to provide emergent digital literacy for my students, as I realize the benefits that Tompkins describes of emergent literacy. It is crucial to have a strong foundational knowledge before acquiring skills that lie higher on a spectrum.