Technology is a double-edged sword in the classroom, as it can be used positively to contribute to student engagement, but also negatively as a source of distraction, specifically in the form of media. As in the case of a distraction, the possibilities are endless as the entirety of the internet is in the students' palms. There has to be a delicate balance of technology usage in the classroom, and I align more with the controlled usage of technology and the prohibited use of media in the class. In my high school days (Class of 2022), I personally saw my classmates use wireless AirPods, concealing them with long hair. One concern I hear from parents is that they want to be able to contact their children in the event of an emergency. I do understand their concern, and I suppose a compromise is for the students to ask professionally to check their devices. I mean this by a quick glance, or in the event of a phone call from Mom, allow them to step out and answer that call. If they do ...
VLOG but reading
Sometimes you want to watch a vlog but you want to rest your ears and read instead. I got you.