Teachers and students using technology in the classroom is pivotal. As technology progresses, so does the classroom and the resources available. Teachers utilize these resources in order to make sure their students are learning as much as possible. Technology also helps make school a bit more fun for students.
The education standards provided by the ISTE are intriguing. Basically they want every teacher to be able to demonstrate leadership in a certain fashion. The standard that is meaningful to me is citizen because I believe that all teachers should be able to demonstrate that they are an outstanding citizen. The one i disagree with is designer and that is because not every teacher will need this ability and can base their practices off of others.
To be a digital native means to have been born in the age where electronics and digital devices are of second nature to us. I agree that this term is valid. The differences between a digital native and a digital immigrant is pretty obvious as there is a literacy boundary. My future students will be incredible digitally literate.

Hello! My name is Jared Abramowitz. I am currently a senior enrolled at Florida State University, studying humanities. I play music and have constantly held that passion near and dear to my heart. I grew up in the great city of Miami, Florida; which was a city that taught me a good deal growing up about urban life in a major metropolitan area.
My experience in educational technologies is not exactly vast. I grew up going to public schools so the funding was never all that great. I have my own vlog though, where I review music. Growing up, with funding low, I would generally use the education technologies that my school's would provide me with such as Pearson.
In this class, I plan to learn a great deal about education technologies and the many implications that come with it. I hope to learn how we as educators can use technology to our advantage. The rapid rate of technological growth that we are seeing in this day in age is truly magical and unique. It is important that we utilize this growth in order to better the future of our world and that all starts with the kids.