Thoughts

If I had been asked about my computer skills before I had started this class, I would have responded quite positively because I was fairly certain that I was computer savvy. Or, I would have at least thought that I knew as much, if not more, than my students with regards to computers. However, since reading through classmates blogs and entries on the discussion board, I can't help but feel slightly discouraged. My computer knowledge has allowed me to succeed thus far in both my personal and professional aspects of my life but it frightens me to think that sooner than later, the younger generation will quickly surpass my abilities. Even with the programs and resources that filter and block inappropriate sites and track useage, I wonder if some students are still able to "outsmart" us. For my own protection and the protection of my students, I think I owe it to both them and myself to educate myself further in this field. This course is giving me a head start in the right direction and I hope to take it a step further sooner, rather than later.