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I am referred to as a "Digital Native," although I dislike the term. I can admit that I have grown up with social media. My most used social media platform used to be Instagram. I loved the way the algorithm was set; it felt like everything was mine. I had a close relationship with friends and family, and much more. However, with the recent emergence of AI, apps like Instagram have become absolutely insufferable. I still think they can help people keep in touch with certain friends or build new connections, but AI will destroy a lot if it is not implemented carefully.

    When it comes to the digital divide, I feel as though I am in the middle. In kindergarten through sixth grade, I remember being somewhat digitally rich, with school laptops, computer labs, smart TVs, and iPads. However, as I got older in K through 12, there was a noticeable drop in digital resources. It got so bad that my high school teacher had to ask a middle school to borrow rulers. In my case, I feel that I got a piece of both worlds. I think having access to these forms of technology helped students in many ways. Those of us who did not have access to technology at home could become familiar with it at school. This way, the technology gap for the poor would not be as wide. I think the only improvement would be if technological access followed students consistently throughout K through 12, rather than being available only in select years.

    I love collaborative writing and social annotation tools. I think the best social annotation tool I would implement in a classroom setting is Padlet. It allows students to interact in real time, post links, and upload photos. It keeps everything organized, and teachers can choose what is and is not approved. Tools like Padlet help foster learning because they allow students to share their ideas and concepts while also learning from the work of others. For example, I may teach a lesson on a specific chapter of a book and ask students to interpret a phrase or concept. Then, I would have them post their interpretations and read the interpretations of their peers. Maybe they will discover something they overlooked, change their own thoughts, or even persuade someone else to think differently. I believe this would greatly support growth and critical thinking in the classroom.

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