I am a school principal. And I turned 50 recently. I know, it's just a number, but on watershed moments like these I find myself a bit more reflective than normal. Among many things, I have been thinking about how things have changed in my working life. I taught in the classroom for 11 years and have been in administration for 15 years now, and I can honestly say that it has been a great career so far. So many great people to work with and for, so many great kids and families, so many successes ... and an ever-increasing supply of technology to help me do my job. Technology has allowed me to enjoy access to support, instant and improved communication systems, information and professional development, motivating teaching strategies, etc.
However, as I have paused to reflect, I am becoming aware of the way technology has allowed my job to encroach on every moment of my life. Think about it.You're just like me; you work a full, long day. You do not take a regular coffee break, and you spend your lunchtime on the move, interacting with kids, parents, volunteers, and staff members. You work hard to make your school the best, warmest, highest-achieving school in the district. You coach, lead a club, have district responsibilities, etc. You go home in the evening feeling a little guilty because you are conscious of the many things you could still be doing at school. And so
