I've yet to decide where I want to spend my weekend
I am torn between my bedroom and my living room
Saturday, April 4, 2020
Dr. Ries is seeking thoughts on online teaching
As we venture into our third week of online teaching, I am wondering if you have some thoughts to share. What are you finding the most difficult challenge as you pursue this particular delivery service? What words of wisdom do you have for your colleagues? Has the process of teaching online become any easier? How are your students faring in this atmosphere? What are you doing to "make life easier" and "maintain your sanity?" Any funny stories to tell us? For me, I will only say that I am overwhelmed...........constant e-mails, text messages, informational bulletins, changes in scheduling. I have decided that taking a walk every day and taking some time to enjoy the beauty of spring outside is helpful. Please share some of your thoughts about the past few weeks with your peers. The only funny item that I can share is a poster that said the following:
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From my own experience these past three weeks have been a challenge for me as a student. I am definitely missing the interaction of being in a classroom and interacting with my peers. School work has been difficult to complete since all my family members are home. I am the oldest of four, and my siblings are not the quietest people. However, when I am feeling that I need to recharge or in need for my own space I have been going on runs. I am really trying to keep my regular schedule of daily exercise. I have been really enjoying this part of my day because it de-stresses me from everything that is going on in the world right now.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Elizabeth. I have been walking in Verona Park every day, but that is not even enough "getting outside" for me. Keep up the good work. Lacrosse season will be back before you know it. Dr. Res
DeleteWorking from home has been a bit of challenge. I find it difficult to "end" my day. When I was teaching in the school, I was able to walk away at the end of the day and stay away. I don't keep my school email on my phone and when I left at the end of the day, I was truly away. With teaching from home, my days are starting at roughly the same time but I find myself putting in longer days, unable to completely walk away from my computer. I feel like I lost a bit of balance. I, too, have been making sure I get outside everyday - walking the dog, walks around town or a full-blown workouts with my older daughter. I have enjoyed having the entire family actually at home and no one is running out the door to practice or to hang out with friends.
ReplyDeleteNot sure who this is, but....................I feel your pain. Thank goodness for the dog and the two daughters. Gets you outside. Dr.Ries
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ReplyDeleteI am having a similar experience to all of you. I am glad at this point that I do not have children to worry about, but the lack of contact with my family (in person) has been tough. This remote learning with my class has gotten a bit easier and more routine, but I still struggle to make sure my students are actually learning the new material. I struggle to keep the same standard of accountability due to the lack of control of their individual behavior. All that I have learned about managing a classroom is now out the window. College classes never prepared us for virtual classes. On the other hand I am happy that I have the tech knowledge and can also help my students and families connect, but feel very sad for the teachers who do not have the same knowledge because now they have double the work.
I have been keeping sane by taking long baths and meditating everyday. I try to get outside also, but like someone else said, it has been challenging to walk away from my computer. I have just created a schedule for myself to follow, and office hours for parent questions. I just need to stick to it! Cooking and baking has also kept me afloat, I love making new things and now I actually have the time to prep healthy food!
Christine, Sounds like you are using this opportunity to "open new doors." Good for you. Keep going. Dr.Ries
ReplyDeleteHi everyone! This is Berkis. I am having a difficult time, as I told you before, because of the amount of classes that I teach. I am also worried about my children. I'm trying to protect them (two at home), but one of them is still going once a week to play the piano for their online church service. I am the one going to the supermarket once a week, but I am terrified until I get home. The remote teaching/learning is no difficult. What is challenging is the amount of work for my job that I have to do plus the reading for this class. Adding to that, one of the best writers from my country died in Texas last week and he was very close to me, we used to call each other uncle and niece. That death has put my mood down until now. I do not have stimulation to do anything at the moment.
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