Week 2 of Distance Learning Done

I find myself oddly optimistic. This whole situation is weird and scary. I worry about my students and family, but so far no one is sick. 

Teaching at a distance is oddly exhausting for both the teachers and the students. Everyone is showing the strain, but at the same time we are all really pulling together. You'd think sitting in my rocker teaching class would be easier, especially since I have the afternoons off. However, the reality is that we spend a lot more time retooling the lessons and even though the "hangouts" help with delivery, it's not the same. It's hard to track what's going on with the students and I know it's hard for them to track as well. We spend those afternoons reteaching, tutoring, grading, and communicating with students and parents. It's hard.

And yet, some of the students seem to be embracing this new format. I wouldn't hesitate to go back to the traditional classroom, but this could definitely be worse.

On a more personal level, I'm going stir crazy but I'm also really enjoying some aspects of this. I'm getting to cook more and read more.

Thomas is struggling some with the change in routine and the lack of activity. But he's adjusting as we all are.

Life moves on, as always.