A few weeks ago my class asked me for a large plastic envelope type tool to hold math tools. So after school I headed to the nearest office supply store and browsed the aisles for just the plastic pocket. First I went to the aisle where I expected to find the type of tool my kids were requesting. I quickly found a plastic envelop and then decided to browse the other aisles.
For the first time it really was a quick browse. Everything I saw that I would have once tossed in my cart didn't seem to appealing. I kept thinking, I use Evernote for that or I can do that on my iPad. Don't get me wrong I still find myself reaching for a pen and paper every once in a while and probably always will, but there's something about having everything all in one place and usually only an arms reach away, no matter where I am.
Today I sat with a school supply catalog searching the catalog for classroom supplies for next year. again, I found myself moving quickly and not even tempted to linger. Maybe technology has crept into my life in more ways than I realized, but my iPad will never capture the heavenly smell of a office supply store!
I can relate to this--I'm torn, too! Technology is a wonderful thing, but I wonder if we could keep all those lovely, different-colored post-its, too! I hope it doesn't all get replaced!!
ReplyDeleteI love poking around the clearance section of the supply store. Interesting how technology impacts our habits.
ReplyDeleteI too love the office supply stores. My children won't ever go with me as i take too long. They go in secret. I know what you mean about technology creeping in though. It's happening to me too. Great reflective slice.
ReplyDeleteI had the same thought when I was doing my order too. I do that a lot when I see games or lessons on Pinterest. I think, "I can create that, why buy it?" Sometimes the shopper in you just needs a little browsing time, though.
ReplyDeleteLove reading these. It really reminds me of how I think of you. Like a kid excited for the first day of school eyes wide open. You have such a passion for your teaching that I have always admired!!
ReplyDeleteI love office supply stores, too! I could wander for hours looking at the pens and notebooks and organizational supplies. I've toyed with Evernote, but obviously haven't tapped its potential yet. I guess I'll go back and play with it some more.
ReplyDeleteThis is so very true. I hadn't thought about my order, but you're right. I zipped through it (that may be because I left it to the last minute). Technology has definitely helped me use less paper.
ReplyDeleteI hadn't thought about it, but I zipped through my order too. It could have been because I left it to the last minute, though. :) Technology definitely has changed many ways I am doing things.
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