Since the beginning of the lockdown, our students have seen their lives constricted down to a pinhole. Even though many restrictions have been lifted, they’re still unable to hang out with their friends the way they once did. They can’t play on sports teams, … Read more
Although the school year is quickly coming to a close, chances are that Zoom and other live video platforms will continue to play a role next school year. This isn’t good news. Reports from superintendents, teachers, and SCM readers along with surveys and media … Read more
It’s been a tough go, this online learning. Many students are checked out. A few of which have been entirely off the grid for the past two months, whereabouts unknown. A few others are up to their ears in responsibilities—cooking, cleaning, taking care of … Read more
Online learning increases the possibility of receiving complaints from parents—because they’re now able to see everything their child sees. They can judge and dissect every lesson and assignment as it’s given. They can note every frustration, every moment of confusion, and every small struggle … Read more
This is the first in a series of articles on how to relieve stress. I don’t mean relieving stress in a general lifestyle sense. But rather in an “I’m going to run screaming from this house if things don’t change” sense. My goal isn’t … Read more
As most of you know, I only teach in the afternoons. I work from home in the mornings and then head to school after lunch. It’s been my schedule for the past six years—ever since SCM became too large to maintain while teaching full … Read more
There is a temptation to just be happy your students are showing up. To accept lying in bed, playing video games on the side, or chatting with siblings as long as they keep logging in. The idea, after all, is to encourage. Accept anything … Read more
The pressure of teaching online can be overwhelming and even more stressful than being in the classroom. There is so much to learn. So much to research and figure out. So many decisions to make. And not a lot of time to do it. … Read more