This week, Jesse came into our tech class to present on social media and digital literacy. His presentation was full of information, advice, and stories, but something that stood out to me was when he talked about how the students we work with in the future will not know a world without the internet and technology. I grew up in the early 2000s and while the internet was around during that time, the first iPhone did not come out till I was a bit older, and even then, no one in my close circle had a smartphone till I was even older. I grew up in a household with little to no technology/ internet. The only computer in our house was my dad’s work computer, which we were not allowed to use, our landline for phones, and a TV with no cable. I remember going with my mom to the public library or Blockbusters to pick out a Friday night movie and being shocked when I went to a friend’s house and they had an Xbox. Because of the way I grew up, it is even more crazy to think of how the internet and technology are all kids know now. To support that statement, Jesse then went on to talk about the importance of meeting kids where they are when it comes to technology. Because easy access to the internet and technology are students’ norms, it would not make sense to take it out of the classroom. Rather, the focus should be on integrating technology into the classroom safely and responsibly and educating students on digital literacy and how to be responsible online.