Last week, I was informed that I'm a Digital Immigrant. I didn't realize there was a name for those who weren't born into or who didn't grow up using technology. I was interviewed by a college sophomore for a Mass Media class. The young interviewer wanted to know how today's digital technology has impacted my life. I had to confess that while I have sufficient computer skills for writing and other communications, I don't feel the need to check in with social media every day. I also don't need the latest cell phone. I don't need to carry my cell phone everywhere with me. I don't take it from room to room and plug it in an available outlet so it stays charged all the time. I'm certainly not anti-technology. I simply believe I should be the one to determine how techy I am, not society. All that said, I think the new pads are clever, and I wouldn't be opposed to one as a gift!
I also kind of like the term Digital Immigrant. Kinda catchy!
Smiles,
Sylvia
