I'm new to the whole "remote teaching" experience, and after two weeks without seeing my colleagues, I found myself eagerly awaiting my first video meeting today. Normally, I don't enjoy meetings, but I haven't seen my friends' faces for ages, and I couldn't wait to say hi and talk to them.
I was early to my meeting today, and when I saw my first colleague face, I nearly cried with joy. No exaggeration. I was happy to see a friend, hear her voice, and when other colleagues began arriving, my excitement was palpable. I know it was nice for some of them to see other faces as well.
It was a fascinating experience--talking to people from around the city. I can't imagine how amazing it is to video conference with people from around the world.
I'm going to try video conferencing with my classes this week, and I hope it goes well. I want to see my students again.
Monday, March 30, 2020
Remote Teaching
This week, instead of being with colleagues and students, I'm home. Like millions of other Americans, as well as most of the rest of the world, I'm hunkered down, hoping to avoid the coronavirus aka COVID-19. Because of my school district's focus on technology, I'm able to continue to work with my students and visit with colleagues from my home computer.
What are the positives of working from home? I get to sleep in...not too late because I have work to do. I can take my time eating my breakfast. I've worn leggings and sweatshirts all week and haven't done my hair or make up. I can play with my dog and take her on walks.I'm doing some of the projects I've avoided for the past couple of years in order to stay busy. I'm able to read more. I'm not worried about getting to bed by 9 pm. It snowed yesterday, and I didn't have to leave my house. As an introvert, it makes me happy to stay home, be quiet, and do what I love doing.
However, as an introvert, I'm not moved from my comfort zone. I only speak to my family and dog. Have once before been "quarantined" in my house with relatively few people to speak to, I can attest at how much it changes a person. Forced to remain in my home causes my depression to rear its ugly head. Remote teaching is tough. I miss my students and colleagues.
What are the positives of working from home? I get to sleep in...not too late because I have work to do. I can take my time eating my breakfast. I've worn leggings and sweatshirts all week and haven't done my hair or make up. I can play with my dog and take her on walks.I'm doing some of the projects I've avoided for the past couple of years in order to stay busy. I'm able to read more. I'm not worried about getting to bed by 9 pm. It snowed yesterday, and I didn't have to leave my house. As an introvert, it makes me happy to stay home, be quiet, and do what I love doing.
However, as an introvert, I'm not moved from my comfort zone. I only speak to my family and dog. Have once before been "quarantined" in my house with relatively few people to speak to, I can attest at how much it changes a person. Forced to remain in my home causes my depression to rear its ugly head. Remote teaching is tough. I miss my students and colleagues.
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