Communicate 1.1.1 – Definitions of Communication Quest

My individual communications skills have definitely changed with the innovation in technology. I use text messages to ask questions or touch base with people. I talk on the phone less, and I send more emails. I would say that this is good and bad. I like the convenience of sending a text to someone when I am going to be late, but I do miss talking and hearing about someone’s day. This school year, I had a long commute home, and I started calling people (hands-free) on my phone. It was nice to have these conversations. The technology of cellular phones allowed me to do this, but I was not relying on text and emails. I don’t use my cell phone as much as some people, and I am not on Facebook, so I don’t feel that I am disconnected by technology. I view it more as an aid. Though I would say, I need to make an effort to not just text a happy birthday or good luck, but have some verbal communication as well.

The advancements in technology have altered my classroom communication. I used to call and have more face-to-face conferences, but now I email and send blog posts out. I was able to use Skype in the classroom this year to get some experts in to my room. I loved this. We chatted with NASA and the Edison Museum. A trend I see coming as technology advances is virtual reality and video chatting.  I believe that communication will become more virtual, and that is why it is so important to follow some of the netiquette rules.