Honestly, I never liked Twitter. I had an account a few years ago, but deleted it at some point so I lost all the info. Its been good to get back into it though, I've reconnected with a couple old friends through there and have made some new ones along the way. Twitter is great for reaching out to others, asking for their experience or their resources so it could be great for a future career.
The digital divide is problem which is affecting tons of students around the US. It involves the differences between a students ability to access technology. Although technology is almost everywhere, it doesn't mean that everyone can afford it, newer technology is still expensive and less affluent students may have difficulty accessing technology that more affluent students take for granted. Depending on where I may work in the future, the divide may be greater or smaller, but will most likely always be present. To work around it, I must ensure that all the assignments I give can be completed regardless of a student's individual access to technology, as well as ensure I provide ample opportunity to use technology in class, with the school's resources.
As for two pieces of software I would use, one would definitely be Microsoft Office. Using Office and other word processers is vital for anyone, regardless of their future, and starting those skills early is bound to be beneficial. Canva was also an extremely useful tool for creating visual aids for presentations or just infographics in general. Getting kids to use that would help greatly for any presentations.
I've never really gotten a "badge" before and I've never really thought about them. I think they could be an excellent way of giving students some sort of recognition for their online skills, or as a reward for their efforts. Personally, I don't share much on social media so I would most likely not share any badge I get.
Hello! I think its so funny that you had a twitter account and deleted it because I did the exact samething until I revisited it a few years ago. It seems to be like a right of passage when you make a twitter. I also agree with your idea behind the badges because that's how I feel about it too!
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