After looking at one of my classmates blogs I was once again reminded how important technology is in our wold. Last Thursday I received my placement and couldn't be more thrilled! I'm student teaching in a school in Southfield and immediately jumped one the internet to look up the school and the location (and she did the same).
First I started with location because isn't it all about location, location location? I am exactly 24 minutes away from the school and was able to see my direct route through mapquest. This is crucial! I was able to visualize where exactly I was going to drive, email my parents the map, and then discuss traffic times and other obstacles. After mapquesting I jumped on the district website and was excited to scope out my school. Within minutes there was so much information at my fingertips. I learned about the teachers, the community, the teacher involvement and so much more!
Last but not least I went onto facebook and immediately messaged the other girls that I am student teaching with. I received a message back within 20 minutes. I also posted my excitement on my facebook status and received comments and likes from so many people!
This whole technology journey took me less than 45 minutes. It's hard to believe you can do so much in such a short amount of time!
Sarah,
ReplyDeleteYou bring up a great point. I did the exact same thing! I am in a Holt school that is 17 minutes away from my apartment! I was also friend requested on facebook by an MSU senior who will basically be my co-teacher in the other 5th grade class. We chatted on facebook for over an hour! Insane, eh!? I never thought about the 'old school' ways of meeting people without talking to them first. Crazy, isn't it?
It is also kind of scary just how much it can do. What else is come to the future?
Cheers,
Kaitlyn
Sarah,
ReplyDeleteI love it! I did the same thing! I immediately got online to my school's website and scoped it all out! Technology is so important and useful for information such as location, distance of travel, what the school is actually like! I was able to sue technology to view a picture of the elementary school I will be at, look at the location and the surrounding area, check out their curriculum, and contact my CT! I am so thankful for technology! What grade are you placed in?!