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Myths of Computer Literacy

You will exist on a scale in all of your class rooms. Some of your students will not even own a home computer- and some will run circles around you.

The argument is similar to the one by linguists about what constitutes a bilingual. Do they have to be fluent in both languages? What if someone can speak their native tongue- but not read or write in it? We would certainly never say they can't speak Russian or whatever language it is. Same goes for computer users, how many skills does it take to be literate in computer literacy?

Computers in the Classroom

AHHH Taking Computers in Instruction during the has been one of the most intense workouts for my brain of my adult life. In four weeks I have learned more practical concepts related to technology than in the twenty years I've been a computer user- but I know that this exponential growth could not have occurred without all the foundational work. I hope that whatever school I end up at has access to a computer lab because I can't wait to show others how much they can improve their assignments, not to mention enhance their learning.

English Teacher in Progress

I am in training and learning how to teach- if that is even possible. Was I born to teach? I do not know, but I know I love helping others and I seem to do that adequately in a classroom setting. To be continued...

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