Well, tomorrow is the first day of school, distance learning style. It’s been a busy week of Zoom meetings and planning, but that all helped the week go by faster (even if there were a couple of rough days in there when I nearly broke down from the stress).
One thing I’ve heard from other teachers who have started distance learning is to treat it like the first day of school because really, it is. My first class agenda has a tour of the Zoom features and review of the new class procedures. It appears we’ll be doing this until May 1st and I’m sure there will be changes and adjustments along the way but best to have the basic procedures laid out. Organization will be a skill we’ll talk about too. My daughter (sophomore) woke up her first day of distance learning to 50 assignments plus various class meetings being posted. My suggestion was to write them all out so you can see what’s due and when or get really good at using your calendar on your phone. She appears to be managing. Oh, and that octopus she was sketching out last time is amazing! Love the new piece of art in my house. Some nice things about this distance learning are the fact that I’m getting to sleep in as meetings don’t typically start until 9, the awesome commute, and being comfortably wrapped in a blanket or finally getting to teach barefoot! Bonus is no lines for the restroom during break between classes!! Best part about the first day is getting to reconnect with my students!! See y’all soon!!
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