Remote learning is a new concept for me. I have been a teacher in Australia for 20 years. While I was aware of some of the tools and strategies used by other countries I know find myself thrust rapidly into exploring the concept. There is a huge wave of panic that students will fall behind and it will do lifelong damage missing this much school. I disagree. I hope it’s the opposite. Some kids really lack life skills and the time to be kids and just play. They seemed to have missed a stage where imagination and creativity ruled and boredom inspired you, not hindered you. In a wave on instant gratification, this pause in society may allow kids the time to learn to slow down. I always try to find a silver lining in a situation. Something to be grateful for. This situation is a little trickier as it has happened so quickly. However, most of society is learning to adapt so quickly. Here are a few things that I hope come from all of this for our students:
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AuthorAnnette Palma and Carley Rogozik/ Dawson |