You know the saying, “the difference between men and boys is the price of their toys?” This past week that has certainly been true of me for my U.S. Citizenship classes. The Community Center I teach them for rents space from a larger Community Agency. That agency had something new installed in the conference rooms I teach in.
The new set up has a large screen TV which is connected to the internet, a cool sound system, and has a cordless keyboard and mouse. It has been so much fun this past week trying out my new toy. 🙂
The classes are blended classes with some students joining in Zoom and some students in person. We can see the Zoom students on the large 64 inch screen. They can see the whole classroom. I have been having fun exploring what I can do with this wonderful new toy. 🙂
Even with the fun new technology, the most fun for me is the diverse group of students. My students come from Burma, China, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Iraq, Libya, Mexico and Sudan. As I teach them, I think about how they can all become Americans. We are all studying together because they each share the same goal.
Yet as wonderful as it will be when they each become citizens, it pales in comparison to the ultimate realization of diverse people coming together as one with the same purpose which will be to rejoice over being in the presence of Jesus. People from every tribe, tongue/language, nation will be there.
Another thought- no electronics, tech, toys etc in this life can compare to what we will see in heaven. 🙂
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I want those heavenly toys you speak of brother Matt….i hope i get there 🙂
Matt, it is a blessing to have new technology to assist you in your teaching. Thanks for reminding us of our timeless relationship with God.
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That’s true about my Bible Study on Zoom. One of our girls lives in Missouri. It’s wonderful to be able to see and share with her.
Wonderful connection
I love that! What a great tool to bring everyone together.
It’s a fun one
Glad you’re having fun with your new toy and enjoying the ethnic diversity of your students. Heaven WILL be wonderful. 🙂❤
Yes it will 🤗❤️🤗
Smiles. I look forward to the heavenly treats. 😊
Me too 😊
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I am looking forward to being in the presence of Jesus.
Me too 🤗
No electronics, tech, toys etc in this life can compare to what we will see in heaven. 🙂Yaaaaaas I can only imagine
It is fun to try to imagine it 😀