Tech Task #2

 As a teacher being connected has never been so relevant then it is today. The 2020-21 school year proved that if you weren't connected or willing to get connected digitally then you would fall behind. 

Covid-19 forced teachers and students to a virtual classroom, and for many forced them to teach multiple grades and subjects all online. This was a major change for many people, however if you were digitally connected it made this transition much more manageable.  

See the images below to get a visual on just how much the role of a teacher has changed in this digital age. 








As you can see, teachers are now responsible for far more then in the past. This is just a sign of the times. I foresee this trend to continue even after Covid and virtual teaching is over because well, our students are all SO connected to the internet and their devices this is how they will want to learn. It is their language now, students no longer want to write something on paper they want to type it, they no longer want to create art with markers but its shifting to graphic design. 

As a future teacher I am excited to jump into my classroom and lead digitally! Here's to the future! 

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