My personal history of being digitally literate is kinda’ve blurred. I went from using library computers to using my own laptop. When I was in public school, I used the library computers to type up essays for multiple classes. Now that I’m a college sophomore, I mostly use my laptop to type up essays and read articles for class. In this narrative, I’ll explain more about the history of my digital literacy.
The first scene that comes to mind involves all the times I spent typing papers in the school library. Although it may have begun sooner, I clearly remember doing this while attending North Crowley Ninth Grade Campus and North Crowley High School (10-12 grade). Most of the papers I had to type were expository. Overtime, I came up with a system of researching information on the internet and putting it in my own words. Even though using any technology the school had available (ex: library computers, ipads, personal laptops) was convenient, I and my parents both knew I had to be able to complete papers using my own technology someday.
Retelling this scene reminds me of the time my parents bought me my first laptop. This experience finally gave me the ability to type papers at home instead of having to rely on outside sources. It couldn’t have happened at a better since I was starting to take an interest in film writing and I now had the tool I needed to pursue that interest. When you’re pitching a script, it takes a while to get someone to produce it. However, I’m willing to wait and plan on typing more stories in the foreseeable future.
That pretty much wraps my history of being digitally literate. I went from relying on outside resources to being given my own to work with. My life story was changed from just completing school assignments to trying type my own cinematic universe of characters. I don’t wonder about any power or knowledge that may come with achieving that dream. One thing I do now is that my red HP laptop and I are prepared for it!
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