Core One: Part One

Technology, in my opinion one of the worst words in the English dictionary! Whether it is a Mac computer, Microsoft Excel, or even something as small as a PSP has me running for the nearest exit! Overall, I would give myself a four out of ten. I'm not completely hiding under a rock, and can operate Internet Explorer, Xbox, and even Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. However, improvement is always on my horizon. I would most likely use some improvement on computer programs such as Mac books, blogging systems, and Linux. The installment of programs also seems like a foreign language to my eyes. The complex system of Flash makes the cells in my brain pop!

There is a light at the end of this technological tunnel. Even though my computer skills really aren't up to par, throw me any cell phone and I'm a sudden new genius. Since the age of twelve I've knew everything about flip phones, Blackberrys, and my current iphone. I can fix even the most frozen or out of date phones with ease. Overall, my cell phone skills will win me and any competition, I just wish I could say the same for, let's see...EVERYTHING ELSE!

Homework #1: Digital Literacy Article

Connecting the Digital Dots: Literacy of the 21st century argues that the changes in technology pose problems between older and newer generations as well as it separates the educated from the uneducated. The authors refer to my generation or the newer generation as the "e generation". We have the ability to understand and navigate the multidimensional and fast-paced digital environment. Links between lack of education, show the amount of digitally illiterate students. The e generation will have the ability, if taught correctly, to create, manipulate, design, and self-actualize according to the authors. Although students still utilize books, reports, and papers, the e generation is leaning towards a more advanced digital way of learning. The article's audience is targeted not only towards this new e generation but also to the older generations. Overall the argument is apparent, the younger the generations become the more advanced our technology progresses.

Jones-Kavalier, Barbara, and Suzanne Flannigan. "Connecting the Digital Dots:Literacy of the 21st Century." Digital Literacy 02 NOV 2006: n. pag. Web. 25 Jan 2010. .