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Technology: Changing the Way Educators Work

© Melissa Johnston

It's 7:15 A.M. as Mrs. Jones opens her classroom door, turns on the computer and logs on to the school network. During the few minutes before the bell rings signaling students that their day has begun, Mrs. Jones checks her email for any new messages that may need attention.

Teachers:

There will be a faculty meeting at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 5 in the faculty lounge to discuss the upcoming honor society assembly.

Teachers of John Smith:

John's grandfather passed away last night, and he will not return to school until Wednesday. Please send any homework assignments to the office. They will be picked up by his mother this afternoon.

Hi Barbara!

Just wanted to remind you that the next Delta Kappa Gamma meeting has been rescheduled for October. Don't forget to bring the club scrapbook with you. See you then. Let me know if you have any questions. Marilyn

7th Grade Team Members:

Erin Maris' parents have scheduled a team conference on Thursday, September 7,to discuss her recent progress report. They will arrive at 10:00 A.M.

Mrs. Jones,

I looked at Luke's science journal and the grade he received. What part of the journal does he need to work on? I would like to know so I can help him with this assignment. Mrs. English

Email is changing the way educators communicate and work. Pre-technology, Mrs. Jones would have checked her teacher mailbox and muddled through a mess of memos to start her morning. Now with a click of the mouse, she can check her messages, print those needed and even save some for future reference. Teachers and schools are becoming more efficient and effective communicators through the use of technology. The lines of communication are clearer than ever as a result of email and computers in schools.

After reading her email, Mrs. Jones marks her calendar for the faculty meeting and team conference with Erin's parents. She makes a note to gather John's assignments and send a card of condolence to the family. She writes a quick reply to Barbara about the rescheduled sorority meeting and sends a reply to Luke's mom about the science journal with an attachment of the criteria for the journal entries.

The bells rings and the sounds of shuffling feet and slamming locker doors reminds Mrs. Jones that her students are on their way. She minimizes her email screen and opens up the attendance program ready to check roll and begin a new school day.

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