My Response to Prensky...

My most recent showcase of my Digital Immigrant Accent, would be at the Apple Store, trying to fix my phone. My lack of experience was quickly revealed , when I had to repeatedly enter my password for security. The twenty something "expert" , with a slight tone of exasperation, asked me why I wasn't using my Finger Scan. I had no idea what he was speaking of, and my accent came through stronger than a Texas Drawl. However, we found some common ground, and I now use my thumb, rather than numerically entering it each time. It's sooo cool!


Pensky's argument, that I, a Digital Immigrant, struggle to teach the new generation, is somewhat  valid in my class. Because, though from a different time, I have slowly adapted to new approaches, based on an understanding of how my students are changing. That said, in reading the article, I had no idea what "modding" was nor what an avatar was. I now know how the movie got it's name. Also, sometimes when using technology in the classroom, a few of my tech savvy students often become the teacher, and I the student. It's great for their self esteem, though hard on mine at times. However, it's also a great way to show that one must always learn, that even the teacher never stops learning!














As educators, some of the problems we face in using technology in the classroom are children going to inappropriate sights. I also worry about students being off task while using technology in class, it's more difficult for me to monitor and manage.