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1. I have always relied on Google Docs as opposed to MS Word since I am a Mac user. It is easier to navigate and I have been taught about its functions early on. The autosave feature is perhaps my favourite function since it allows me to stop worrying about saving my work. Google Slides is another software I use to create presentations for my classes, and edit thumbnails for my youtube videos.  


2. Reading through the ISTE Standards for Educators, I believe being a “facilitator” is one of the most important assets in today’s classroom. With the internet and technology being so prevalent, students can rely on tools to fill them with essential information in a matter of seconds. What one really needs is the ability to synthesize those sources into a useful and personalized whole; With so many different views and ideas present, it can be difficult to hold up your own opinion.


3. Digital native is a fairly new concept that describes the technological literacy of young people in modern society. It is a different subset from digital immigrant which describes a group of people born before digital technology became widespread. When navigating classroom technology, I have seen a few instances where the teacher(digital immigrant) asked for their students'(digital native) help. I believe teachers are trained to an extent about how to incorporate technology into their classroom, in a similar manner to our class, but in the end, I do think it is inevitable that I will have to consult my students about the growing intricacies of new technology, especially when it comes to artificial intelligence.


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