It’s been an interesting reflective process from the start of
Course 2. Some hard questions and some digging (into personal
past history) was necessary. Life before the computer was a bit
simpler. There was a paper trail. We worried about the documents
being in the wrong hands. Case in point in the early days of
computers, I was mistakenly sent a packet of personal
information to do with insurance claims. In the wrong hands this
could have easily led to many stolen identities. Nowadays, our
information from our digital footprint and digital profile is
available if you know where to look. In my class, the
kindergarten students or I often say “Let’s Google it.” when we
need more information about a topic. I love using google images
to communicate new vocabulary with non-English or developing
English students. The students’ digital footprint (probably from
their online game presence) is minimal in this grade due to
their literacy skills. Personally, I know I “Google” myself
periodically, just as Kim Komando has