Ha….check out that meme
Memes are extremely important for us as teachers to focus on. Popular culture dictates what is going on in our classroom, and memes are a key concept to this culture. A meme is anything that sort of catches fire and becomes a fixture for society. Everyone has heard of a lot of the most popular youtube videos because they all become extremely popular through word of mouth and sharing. That is exactly how these things are created. Every single day, we see something new that pops up out of nowhere and becomes the next “it” statement or entertainment. Meanings are changed constantly based off these pop culture references. Teachers need to be careful as to what they do in the classroom and what their students are doing and saying. I have personally heard in many places where a certain number of wristbands can tell things about your personal life. I never experienced that in my high school, but a high school in the next county had this issue. These are just trends that have to be focused on in order to stay more connected to your students. I know these things can be extremely hilarious at times, but we need to pay attention to the deeper meaning of these subjects as we progress to the classroom.
