Ashley Palladino

 Around High school, I was introduced to Word and it has since become a very important application in my journey as a student. I prefer Word to everything else because I feel it's the easiest to navigate. I have tried pages before but it doesn't feel the same, or as productive. Microsoft applications coming with every student's email is such a nice advantage of being a student. The ISTE Standards for Educators provides a guide to integrate technology into learning. One standard is facilitator where educators have to provide a curious environment where learners can explore technology. I think is important for individual creativity and making learning fun. I also believe collaborative software is so important in the field of education. being a digital native means working well with technology since you were born in the technology era. I believe Gen Alpha falls into this category and has a complex understanding of technology, but not all of Gen Z. To be born in an era and to b

 My name is Ashley Palladino and I'm a sophomore at FSU. I'm currently studying psychology and minoring in education and communications. I have a cat named Coconut who I found in a bush in August and she's my favorite thing in the world. I love her, as well as going out with friends, doing yoga, and going on long walks.  I used technology in an educational setting only in high school. Before high school, I had never used any technology besides a TV and Xbox. The only sites I'm very comfortable using are Canvas, Quizlet, and ChatGpt. Other than those three I'm still working on mastering technology. In learning, I use both on and offline resources to further my learning. Most online programs I use include Canvas, Word, and Outlook to contact the school and upload assignments. For understanding concepts better I turn to Youtube, Khan Academy, and TikTok. The only offline resources I use are my professors and the library.