Interesting reflections. Here are mine as we leave 2020 in the rear view mirror: 1. Masks in classrooms +students 6feet apart = fewer regular...
We are F2F every day. The biggest adjustment is ignoring normal school policy regarding penalties for late assignments. It’s creates more grading...
With over 100 students, my team and I would often treat our home rooms to a little something. I stopped buying gifts and did a breakfast- donuts...
5. We’ve been teaching face to face since the school year started. We were forced to shut down for 3 days when 2 teachers tested positive. Our...
I also told my husband to sue the pants off my district! I had been very careful about my exposure so if I’m sick, it’s because of being required...
I’m so sorry. We’ve been face to face since the school year started but in a rural community. We have 6 feet between students and smaller class...
I used to be concerned about this but I haven’t seen any studies that indicate that COVID has been spread by touching common papers. I’ve been...
From what I hear, your feelings are quite common. Hang in there.
I’ve been away from this group for a while, but when I see supportive threads like this it makes me want to stay. I’ve always been emotionally...
Don’t let anyone tell you how to feel. I wish I could have retired this year, but it’s too early. With some medical intervention I can sleep and...
I will be teaching 5 days a week in person after Labor Day. We will be cleaning desks between classes - of course they couldn’t clean tables For...
I have been making my own and I’ve tried 5 different designs. My favorite is one I bought from Norwex. I can definitely wear it all day.
Yes! Sksksksks and I oop!
I’m stressing myself out over new technology since we are abandoning Google Classroom. I’ve decided that my goal is to remain positive and reach...
I just saw Rocket Man. It’s very well done, but it’s sad.
I do the same. I hand out as many as I can and mail the rest. This year I added that it was so kind of them to think of me. I like to remind my...
I love the history of Harvey Girls and was able to visit La Posada this summer. Also went to El Tovar at the Grand Canyon. Fascinating places!
I’ve been MIA for a bit, but there are so many people here who I’d like to meet. Czacza and I would have much to talk about. I did meet a former...
Alice offered so much sage advice and trolls started to pick at every syllable, even posting a false report of her death. I stayed active for a...
I teach 5 classes of the same course. I keep 2 pocket folders for each class: 2 blue, 2 red, etc. one folder is marked “graded” and one says “to...
