Anglada_Tyescha_SU2012



Hi My name is Tyescha (tie.e.sha), feel free to call me "Ty". I am a native New Yorker born and raised. I am currently completing the Duel Masters program in Secondary Education for Special Education and Social Studies (History ROCKS!!!!). I completed my undergraduate studies at the College of New Rochelle and have been working in the non-profit sector for roughly 10 years. My hobbies include having fun with my four and two year old boys, reading, exploring and enjoying friends and family. I enjoy the county and breathing the fresh air, would love to begin a bucket list at 30 and attempt to complete asap (lots of traveling included).

My Life as a Technology User

Weird enough I have been in a few school projects involving new technology. In middle school I was apart of a project which introduced a family tree program and new computers brought into the school. In High School I worked with the computer manager as community service and assisted in fixing computers at school for a year. The summer of 10th grade I was selected to work with apple in proving how easy it was to use moviemaker and presented in Jacob Javites Center for the technology conversation. I have always known how to use all the word processing software and in 11th grade I took a web page creating class. I learned how to use Dreamweaver and other software. After High School, my exposure to new technology has only gone as far as Facebook. I can use Microsoft software very well but father than that I have not been able to catch on. I honestly did not realize this until I registered for this class. The past five years I have not been technology savvy and have actually felt on the non-up and up in technology. As we know five years in cyber is like 20 so I’m looking forward to learning and experiencing more.

Statement on Digital Literacy
=== The concept of digital literacy is a new term due to the expansion of technologies and the World Wide Web. The definition of digital literacy is extremely broad it can range from basic keyboard skills, people sharing and creating (i.e. videos, blogs, websites) to capable of distinguishing the creditability of sources and online responsibility. As we move into an online era, where most job postings and school applications are achieved completely online. How are we equipping students with what is now a necessity. I believe students need to develop a vast amount of digital skills to succeed beyond school. Our curriculum as instructors needs to explore the innovation and creativity to open students to broaden their minds into empowerment of where society is moving digitally. Most importantly, to explore how they can contribute to this movement. This is imperative for our country to thrive in a market that so many opportunities are available in this field. === === As educators, parents and the community there is a deep need to bridge technology and students within all subject areas, communities and social economic status. According to Hobbs, “ For people to achieve the personal, professional and social benefits of thriving in a digital age, these skills are not just optional or desirable—they are the essential elements of digital citizenship.” (Hobbs 2009) There is a need for students to critically think and build questions about resources, information, social norms and technology. === === In this case, questioning not only where information is being accessed from but how does one construct this information webpages, social media, learning tools. Education needs to push these boundaries by exposure and understanding. Hobbs gives 10 recommendations but three recommendations would change our culture to an amazing turn for the best. === === “(6) Integrate digital and media literacy as critical elements for education at all levels through collaboration among federal, state and local education officials. (7) Fund and support public libraries and other community institutions as centers of digital and media training, especially for adults. (12) Engage young people in developing the digital information and communication capacities of local communities.” (Hobbs 2009) === === As Hobbs explains in the following recommendations to accomplish this task the thought of digital literacy has to change on the local and federal bases. Most times the first exposure to the media is at home, we must give students options but monitor content at all times. As we venture possible solutions, community based organizations and schools can offer workshops for parents and children to learn how to use online tools. In addition, requiring teachers to complete classes and continuously attend workshops that have technology at the core of exploring education. ===