Snap Chat? What is that?
I used to be cool, what happened? Over the last five years, I have felt myself withdrawing from the younger generations. I tried to pinpoint when this shift occurred, but I think it has been a slow slide, rather than a single event. Ever since I started teaching, which has only been a few years, I like to have lunch once or twice a week in the student dining area. I sit next to groups of chatty students and eavesdrop. I know, kind of creepy. However, it helps me stay connected with the changes in culture, technology, and gossip. Why is this useful? Well, I find students are surprised when I am up to speed on some new technology or slang word, and perhaps that moment of surprise from students occasionally earns me a bit of respect. So go on down to the Atrium and be a creeper.
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