Digital Literacy Autobiography

Only I could save the Zoombinis from the evil Bloats who had conquered Zoombini Isle and guide the misplaced citizens to their new home. This is my first experience with a computer. This interactive game had me accomplishing challenges and leading the poor Zoombinis to their new home. I didn't know how to do much else except open the Paint program and create an abstract or cubist masterpiece.

I don't remember having to "learn" how to use a computer, I was just brought into a digital world in 1996 and adapted to it as I was raised. By having 5 older siblings, I was surrounded with cellphones, Windows 95, and the sound of dial-up.

From Zoombinis to Oregon Trail, I typically used the internet to resolve my need for interactive entertainment. But, little did I know how surfing the internet was actually increasing my knowledge and lexicon. I unintentionally learned things as I found my way exploring the internet and I think that's what I have come to appreciate the most from the internet. The only difficulty is that there is so much information on there now, that it's hard to know what is just somebody's point of view and opinion and what is fact?

In my mind, the perks of the internet definitely outweighs the disadvantages and problems. There will always be people who try to use it for the wrong reason, but the good, such as the Oregon Trail, will often overcome the negativity.