I'm also a high school teacher (only 5 years in, though), and I agree. The remote teaching period was a hassle and was ineffective. I feel like I wasted my time while students played video games. They should just encourage the Karen parents to home school or take the already-established virtual school classes if they are so scared to come back to school. Then, class sizes would finally get reduced and the students that want to learn will be able to--win/win.
I can't argue with that. I'm glad to see young teachers having a conservative view. As you have by now realized, teaching is a balancing act. Do the right thing always and do it wisely.
Ditto on the virtual teaching and video games. Our state mandated that no zeroes could be given for any work assigned during the closure. What kid would make the decision to put down the controller and do the extra work posted? They started strong showing up for online meetings but after Spring Break everyone was just done.
Also, congratulations for staying in 5 years! Stay based, stay balanced--no one benefits from a burnt out teacher. :)
I'm a high school teacher, male with 30 years in. I cannot wait to get back into my classroom. Remote teaching was the absolute worst.
I'm also a high school teacher (only 5 years in, though), and I agree. The remote teaching period was a hassle and was ineffective. I feel like I wasted my time while students played video games. They should just encourage the Karen parents to home school or take the already-established virtual school classes if they are so scared to come back to school. Then, class sizes would finally get reduced and the students that want to learn will be able to--win/win.
I can't argue with that. I'm glad to see young teachers having a conservative view. As you have by now realized, teaching is a balancing act. Do the right thing always and do it wisely.
Ditto on the virtual teaching and video games. Our state mandated that no zeroes could be given for any work assigned during the closure. What kid would make the decision to put down the controller and do the extra work posted? They started strong showing up for online meetings but after Spring Break everyone was just done.
Also, congratulations for staying in 5 years! Stay based, stay balanced--no one benefits from a burnt out teacher. :)
Yeah I like the idea of giving the parents choice I teach high school that would be amazing
Online grad student during this. Can confirm, I was playing video games during the classes
You are one of the good ones, I bet.
There are more of us than you realize. We are drowned out but we're here.
We are drowned out quite a bit... sometimes by our side's "friendly fire."
I can take it because I know I am right. And I know they are right for the most part.
Your last paragraph is why the masses will take whatever vaccine is offered as soon as possible.
Push my name. I'm 100% based.