Core 1 Part 1

As I started the technology survey, I felt very confident that I was technologically advanced. I have taken computer courses in high school, and I assumed that being on the computer for most of the day would give me some points in this department. However, I quickly realized that I am no where near I thought I was. I learned I only use my technology for the bare minimum. I use my laptop for Microsoft Word, and Facebook. I barely ever use playstations, or the wii. I do not make websites or even blog. I think I have never used these things because I have no need for them. I use Word for school assignments that I need to type up, and Facebook for social networking and keeping in touch with old friends. I do not go on the internet and create, I solely use.

I'm not sure what I could do to improve my digital literacy. Maybe take a computer class, or a web design class more specifically. I would love to learn to use programs like Photoshop to manipulate pictures. But as of right now, I have no need to manipulate pictures. I'm stronger in the areas that I use often, areas that pertain to school/work such as the Microsoft Office programs because I use them on at least a weekly basis. I am definitely weak in the multimedia and even play oriented categories. Most people would assume it would be the other way around but I just have no need for those programs.