My name is Julia MacIsaac and I’m an experienced human resources professional who has specialized in the field of learning and development since 2021. This is my 3rd/4th course in the program, and I have heard positive feedback about this course from former classmates.
This is currently my go-to bag for running errands, daycare drop off/pick-ups, and even going for a walk or fitness class. Below are the items you’ll find inside:
- Small wallet with various cards inside, including my BCID/Driver’s License and various cards.
- Daycare fob to drop off and pick up my son at daycare.
- My favourite lip balm (It’s brand new so hasn’t been opened yet)
- AirPods
- Loose coins
- Optimum loyalty card (doesn’t fit in my wallet)
- Repair ticket for a broken chain.
- Diamond pendant
- My cellphone (not in the picture)
The main text technology in my bag is (of course) my cellphone. I use it to communicate with others and consume content through social media or emails. I also receive updates about my son’s daycare through an app, which helps me stay informed and communicate directly with his teachers. Alongside my phone, I use my AirPods almost every day to listen to podcasts, audiobooks, or music during my walks. Reflecting on this, I realize that my frequent use of AirPods to listen to podcasts and audiobooks indicates a preference for consuming information through audio rather than reading text.
My small wallet contains my ID, credit cards, and even an extended health insurance card. Also, I carry a repair ticket for a sentimental diamond chain that my husband gifted me early on in our relationship, along with the pendant I removed when I handed in the chain.
My daycare fob contains both digital information and text data that are essential for my daily routine. The fob grants me access to the building and has a unique PIN that I use to check my son in and out of daycare, which tracks his attendance.
Looking back 15 years, I believe my bag looked very different. I would have still carried a cellphone, but not a smartphone. I remember 15 years ago was around the time I moved to Canada from Brazil. Digital communication tools such as WhatsApp and FaceTime were not yet available. I relied on international calling cards to stay connected with family because the cost of calling internationally through my phone carrier was very high. If an archaeologist of the future found my bag, I imagine they would see it as a snapshot of early 21st-century life, marked by rapid technological change and literacy practices.