My district is virtual the entire year. It’s interesting to think about how there is a record of me and my teaching from September through the video recordings in my google drive and assignments in google classroom. One thing I know is so beneficial is watching recordings of my teaching. Honestly, I think I’ve only done that once this year when it corresponded with my observation. But, I know reflection can be transformative in learning and growth and it’s so easy to reflect right now via video while everything is virtual. I think there are elements of teaching that finally come more naturally to me and I don’t realize I’m doing them (changing the cadence/volume of my voice, giving good directions, setting time constraints). But, I think when one steps back and watches themselves outside of the moment it’s easier to more objectively evaluate your own teaching.
I am a Court Appointed Special Advocate for two kids in foster care and this has been another way I’ve experienced this year how what I do or say is recorded. When I attend court via zoom, the court hearing is recorded and kept on court records. Also, it is streamed live on youtube during the hearing. Any facial expressions I have or words I choose to say when testifying are kept in their records and I don’t know who is watching on the other side of youtube. This isn’t good or bad, it’s just made me conscious of the presence I have during the court hearings.
I haven't thought about the footprints that we are leaving this year with being so virtual. That is so scary to think about. Hours of video, comments on google classroom and google meet reports that are left out there. I know in my urban setting there are so many dangers out there and by getting that info out there it puts many students and families who are trying to remain anonymous in a bind. Something we may need to consider if this truly is the new norm.
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