I know for a fact that my communication skills have changed, multiple times, due to the increase in technology. As a child, before technology took over as the major mode of communication, I remember learning important speaking and communicating skills. As I approached middle and high school, I remember my conversational skills becoming slack due to "text talk" and the inability to show emotion in messages. Essays were graded harshly when my peers would use "u" instead of "you" and so on and so forth. It took a realization and commitment on my part to put more effort back into my communicating skills. Now that I have completed several degree programs (i.e. Masters degree and Specialist degree), I feel that my communication skills are strong.
As far as changes to communication in the classroom, I am thankful for technology and its advancements. I am able to communicate instantly with my students, even from home. I use email, Edmodo, Remind 101, and my website to quickly, easily, and effectively correspond with my students.
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