In this day in age we as a society rely heavily on technology. Fifteen years ago many of us probably didn't have a mobile device and definitely not a Smartphone. How did we EVER survive?? We've become so accustomed to our gadgets and devices that when they cease to work or we forget them at home we are lost.
During these past few days I can relate to my statement. The first day of school was Sept. 1, and because I was such a late hire to my school district I have yet received my school laptop or put into the system. Attendance is done on a computer, so I had to run up and down 3 flights of stairs to deliver a paper copy these last few days(I'm getting in great shape) to the school secretary. Our agenda for the beginning of the year activities could be found on the schools webpage, which I couldn't access because I didn't have a user name or password. We have new and beautiful Promethean Boards in our classroom this year and unfortunately mine to date just looks like a fancy whiteboard in my room.
I should hopefully be getting my laptop next week, but not having it the first week of school has been difficult for me, and has made me realize how much I now rely on technology to aid in my teaching.
I know what you mean. Not long ago, I arrived at the Orono campus - two hours from home - only to discover I had left my laptop at home! Lots of deep breathing exercises ("I can do this."). Fortunately, much of what I needed was parked online (Yay, Moodle) and I was able to access it on a borrowed computer.
ReplyDeleteThe other side of that coin is whether others appreciate what we are going through when we are out of the tech loop as you have been.
I've been doing a lot of work at home and bring it to school! Hoping to have a laptop sitting on my desk when I get to school tomorrow! :)
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