Life as we know it has changed over the past few weeks. We used to be able to leave our house to go out with friends and family members whenever we wanted to. Can we still do that today? Is that possible? What is this life that I am referring to? Well recently, we have been ordered to not leave our homes only if we are going out for essential needs, and not non-essential needs. The continual impact of the coronavirus is one that has changed how I have been able to live my life and how I conduct my daily routines. I am sure this is the same for many others that are being impacted by this unprecedented virus.
Looking at this unprecedented event in our lives today, I think of those that are high school seniors and may not be able to graduate this year. I know as a high school senior last year, that was the year I remember the most and the times I remember the most with my friends and my family. Today, there are high school seniors who may not be able to experience that same kind of excitement and joy that I had last year. What could be done to help these high school seniors and other high schoolers to finish the reminder of this year.
In a blog written by, Kellie Lauth, The Pillars of Leadership during Uncertainty, she talks about the life of education online and not in the classroom. Kellie, discusses how businesses for the past few years have already been using social media and electronic communication systems to communicate with each other on a daily business. She references the usage of Zoom, Skype and other video messaging services that have been around for years. Kellies explains that “As we all scramble for how to connect our students and communities, we also cannot lose sight of how we connect our colleagues and teams together to ensure professional support and learning is not halted.” She also looks at the human element that must be addressed when it comes to online learning or using a platform that is online, very similar to this course. The reference in the blog is one that focuses on there being a level of interaction between the student and the educator so that there is a means of understanding and knowledge of the material. “Companies can learn from educators and school leaders on what it means to build community and support a wide variety of stakeholders. Transformation of any kind for any organization takes courage.”
So, what is life as we know it? Well it is one that has to change with the times. Today, we are experience a life that we never expected or would have known about. So, we have to find ways to adapt and change. But this means that systems around us that we rely on have to do the same. As a college student, this is not new for me, the online learning. This is what I am used to but for a high schooler or a senior this is all new and is not what he/she was probably expecting. So, the life that I speak of is one that government and local educators have to recognize and implement moving forward.
Kellie Lauth, blogs is one that appeals to all readers in my opinion. She writes to get the attention of leaders in the education sector. However, she also writes to get the attention of young adults and students so that each of them is able to start to understand and learn about how online learning is and what it would take to be successful at online learning. In the beginning of the blog she refers to organizations and their understanding and usage of social media and the learning devices but then relates that back to education and what needs to be done in our education at a lower level. Her message is one that is very relevant, especially based on what we are experiencing now, but also because of the fact that there is business that can be conducted through social media. Therefore, if a business can be conducted why can’t levels of education in the event, we have an uncertainty like we have now arise.
Laiuth, Kellie, “Pillars of Leadership during Uncertainty”, https://www.mymindsparklearning.org/blog-2/leadership-in-uncertain-times
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