Immigrant or Digital Native

Hmm... Digital native or "immigrant" when we first stated the terms in class I would have thought that I am a digital native, but the more I reflect the more I believe I am somewhere in the middle.

I grew up with at least one computer in our house hold at all times. Now my father, sister and I all have laptops, iPads and smartphones. My mom has a laptop and a smartphone, but doesn't use them enough to need an iPad. I received my first cellphone at 13 and my first iPhone at 18. I know how to utilize most Microsoft Programs with ease. Which leads me to believe that I am a digital native.

However, I do not really keep up with my Twitter or Instagram. I am usually behind with the new technology lingo, asking questions like "what's MVP?" or "what's watch me whip?" I always feel like I am super behind when my sister and dad are going off about the new app they found and what they can do with it. Hopefully during the course of this class I will be able to give a clearer description of my digital origin.

The following is a video, Taylor Mali performing his poem "What Teachers Make." I was introduced to Taylor during my under grad. His poem has helped my defend my profession and inspired me to continue it, especially on the days when I am feeling down.

If you enjoyed the video, he has tons on YouTube and he also has a book that I recommend. It is an easy, engaging and I must add the perfect beach read. The link below is the book on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/What-Teachers-Make-Praise-Greatest/dp/0425269507

I mentioned in a previous post that I have a puppy, the following link is a picture of him the other day being a silly goose.
https://instagram.com/p/4UDZxAPUkV/?taken-by=bryanamarie93

If you are looking to adopt an animal, here is where I got mine and I had a great experience.
http://www.northeastanimalshelter.org/

This is the website for the Head Start I work at.
http://www.whscda.org/

Here is where I spend way too much time. :)
https://www.pinterest.com/