13 More Things NOT Found in Schools Anymore…That We Miss!

ReDiscover your past by digitizing your family's memories with Legacy box watch until the end of this video to find out more about preserving your legacy and then visit legacybox.com recollection [Music] do you remember the sound of the ringing Bell echoing through the school signaling the end of class or the start of recess The Familiar chime would capture our attention and let us know it was time to move along to our next class but many schools have switched to digital and automated systems the ringing sound of the Bell is slowly fading away replaced by digital tones or even pre-recorded announcements decades ago getting in trouble at school was a little more intimidating some schools used wooden paddles for disciplinary measures the mere sight of those paddles with their precisely drilled holes served as a Stern warning and a reminder to always follow the rules Progressive ideas on new discipline methods have now become the new Norm with schools focusing more on positive reinforcement and less on painful consequences time was once told by the ticking hands of an analog clock hanging on the wall those trusty timepieces guided us through the school day their rhythmic movements marking the passage of class time clocks were once meant to be read by students deciphering where the hands were in relation to the tick marks was something children learned early on many schools today have transitioned to digital clocks that provide the precise and easy to read time while these are convenient you can't help but miss the charm of those classic analog clocks and the fact that kids knew how to tell the time by looking at them [Music] remember lugging around those heavy backpacks filled with textbooks the weight on our shoulders was a testament to the knowledge we carried however with the rapid advancement of Technology many schools have shifted to digital textbooks or online resources now students have access to a vast array of information with just a few clicks on their school-issued laptop lightening the load but removing an important part of school that so many of us remember foreign [Music] the annual ritual of wrapping textbooks and covers to protect them from the wear and tear of the Year some schools handed out pre-printed covers while others allowed students to wrap them in brown paper bags either way carefully securing the covers around the books was both practical and added a personal touch the paper was a canvas for Doodles notes and memories that were collected over the school year but because of physical textbooks disappearing the need for book covers has also become a thing of the past while it's undoubtedly more convenient there's something Unforgettable about the experience of wrapping our textbooks at the beginning of each and every school year the library a quiet Haven for Book Lovers was once a sanctuary of knowledge Rose upon rows of books each holding their own checkout card could be found within every school across the country while School libraries still exist in different ways many have been reduced to shells of their former self the books have been slowly whittled away while computers have been added in their place and some libraries have even been renamed to Media centers to address this change but let's not forget the charm of meeting friends in the school library and flipping through the pages of a real book while breathing in the scent of those well-worn pages [Music] do you remember the friendly lunch ladies who served up the questionable meals in the cafeteria at one point The Lunch Ladies actually cooked the food to serve to the entire School each week the menu would be released and kids would check to see what day was square pizza day this made lunchtime a cherished part of the school day today lunch ladies just heat up pre-made food Which is less than desirable students may even use a self-service kiosk or vending machine instead of pulling out their lunch card and picking up a tray as they wait in the lunch line to pick up their food for the day raise your hand if you used to carry a Trapper Keeper from class to class these velcro binders were all the rage in the 1980s allowing many of us to stay organized but cool at the same time the vibrant designs and clever compartments were a must-have for any middle schooler the designs showcased brightly colored art cute pets fast cars and much more and allowed you to pick your favorite for the school year there was simply no better way to organize your notes and assignments than by using the colorful folders of a Trapper Keeper [Music] foreign [Music] PE uniforms you wore to gym class they were a symbol of school spirit and camaraderie and allowed you to get sweaty without ruining your school clothes this also meant that you had to get comfortable changing in front of your classmates in a locker room the tradition of dressing out for PE has slowly been phased out along with many of the activities we used to perform during gym class instead of climbing ropes running and playing kickball students are more likely to be found just walking around the track in their school clothes dodgeball was one of those quintessential PE games that incorporated speed strategy and sometimes a little friendly competition but with concerns about inclusivity and safety the game has been banned for many schools [Music] the spinning globe was once an essential tool for geography lessons transporting us to different continents and expanding our understanding of the world it allowed us to visualize the Earth's vastness and the interconnectedness of Nations as interactive online maps have become more available Globes have become less common in classrooms and in some cases are relegated to just a decorative prop while the digital era offers a wealth of information at our fingertips the charm of a physical globe and the tactile experience of exploring its surface was Irreplaceable can you believe that there used to be designated smoking areas for teachers in schools the Teachers Lounge was often filled with smoke as Educators took a break between classes and socialized schools eventually recognized that a smoke-free environment was better for both students and staff promoting healthier habits and creating a more conducive space to learn but for many of us the thought of the Smoky Teachers Lounge transports us back to roaming the halls of our high school oh [Music] lastly let's remember the days when teachers used chalk and more specifically chalk holders to write on the Blackboard these devices allow teachers to efficiently draw straight lines across the board in a uniform manner these lines could be used for practicing handwriting or in many music classes they were used for musical notes there's no doubt that the sound of chalk against the board or the cloud of dust that came from smacking the erasers together are two things that take you back to your school days because those things that we remember most are 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Length: 8min 40sec (520 seconds)

Published: Sun Jun 25 2023