Our school voted 83% for in person learning. I shocked that so many are voting for virtual in other cities.
Online learning in the Spring was a failure because teachers were forced to change directions very quickly with no preparation for how to teach online. I don't see that being as much of an issue this coming year. I can tell you that the level of expectations on students will be much higher than it was in the Spring when we didn't know what Corona virus was, how to teach online, or even how to learn on line.jenn96 said:
My own kids experience with online in the spring (1st and 4th grade) was so negative that we are not considering online unless forced. No qualms at all about sending them to school.
Most of my friends who are not doing in-person have withdrawn and are homeschooling. They all have stay at home moms which makes a big difference, obviously. Not an good option for my family.
Smokedraw01 said:Online learning in the Spring was a failure because teachers were forced to change directions very quickly with no preparation for how to teach online. I don't see that being as much of an issue this coming year. I can tell you that the level of expectations on students will be much higher than it was in the Spring when we didn't know what Corona virus was, how to teach online, or even how to learn on line.jenn96 said:
My own kids experience with online in the spring (1st and 4th grade) was so negative that we are not considering online unless forced. No qualms at all about sending them to school.
Most of my friends who are not doing in-person have withdrawn and are homeschooling. They all have stay at home moms which makes a big difference, obviously. Not an good option for my family.
CowtownEng said:Smokedraw01 said:Online learning in the Spring was a failure because teachers were forced to change directions very quickly with no preparation for how to teach online. I don't see that being as much of an issue this coming year. I can tell you that the level of expectations on students will be much higher than it was in the Spring when we didn't know what Corona virus was, how to teach online, or even how to learn on line.jenn96 said:
My own kids experience with online in the spring (1st and 4th grade) was so negative that we are not considering online unless forced. No qualms at all about sending them to school.
Most of my friends who are not doing in-person have withdrawn and are homeschooling. They all have stay at home moms which makes a big difference, obviously. Not an good option for my family.
Online learning, even with the best teachers/lesson plan/technology/etc., is just an inferior option for young children.
The_Fox said:
Our school voted 83% for in person learning. I shocked that so many are voting for virtual in other cities.
Smokedraw01 said:CowtownEng said:Smokedraw01 said:Online learning in the Spring was a failure because teachers were forced to change directions very quickly with no preparation for how to teach online. I don't see that being as much of an issue this coming year. I can tell you that the level of expectations on students will be much higher than it was in the Spring when we didn't know what Corona virus was, how to teach online, or even how to learn on line.jenn96 said:
My own kids experience with online in the spring (1st and 4th grade) was so negative that we are not considering online unless forced. No qualms at all about sending them to school.
Most of my friends who are not doing in-person have withdrawn and are homeschooling. They all have stay at home moms which makes a big difference, obviously. Not an good option for my family.
Online learning, even with the best teachers/lesson plan/technology/etc., is just an inferior option for young children.
I don't disagree. But talking like Spring will be the same as August is just not very rational.
CowtownEng said:
Considering the marginal risk to those under 18, I can't fathom why any parent would consider online learning. Check the CDC data.
Smokedraw01 said:Online learning in the Spring was a failure because teachers were forced to change directions very quickly with no preparation for how to teach online. I don't see that being as much of an issue this coming year. I can tell you that the level of expectations on students will be much higher than it was in the Spring when we didn't know what Corona virus was, how to teach online, or even how to learn on line.jenn96 said:
My own kids experience with online in the spring (1st and 4th grade) was so negative that we are not considering online unless forced. No qualms at all about sending them to school.
Most of my friends who are not doing in-person have withdrawn and are homeschooling. They all have stay at home moms which makes a big difference, obviously. Not an good option for my family.
AggieFrog said:CowtownEng said:
Considering the marginal risk to those under 18, I can't fathom why any parent would consider online learning. Check the CDC data.
We have 3 sons in private school with an option of virtual or in person for each student. Two of our sons thrived with online classes in the spring and asked to do virtual. One son struggled with it and will be in person (he admits he needs the structure).
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/10/opinion/coronavirus-school-closures.html
How would this change you teaching strategy? Online students would be doing the exact same thing as in person students no?gvine07 said:
It'd be helpful if people say where they are. I'm a math teacher at Creekview high in Carrollton. We're all online for at least the first 4 weeks (we suspect it will be extended). We had 51% select in-person and 49% virtual.
Crazy thing is, since students can choose to switch every 9 weeks, our classes will have in-person AND online students in the same class. THAT will take adjustment. Less than ideal, but there's no perfect solution.
I'll also add teachers think COVID is serious and all, but I get the feeling a big majority wish we would all be back with masks on.
gvine07 said:
The technology piece. I project stuff on to my whiteboard, and I'll fill in some things and have students come and write a next step. I also refer to anchor charts on different sides of the room.
First I have to find a way for the online kids to see that. And then I have to find a way to get them involved. It's possible, but will be tougher than all in-person or all online.
How so?Harry Stone said:Smokedraw01 said:Online learning in the Spring was a failure because teachers were forced to change directions very quickly with no preparation for how to teach online. I don't see that being as much of an issue this coming year. I can tell you that the level of expectations on students will be much higher than it was in the Spring when we didn't know what Corona virus was, how to teach online, or even how to learn on line.jenn96 said:
My own kids experience with online in the spring (1st and 4th grade) was so negative that we are not considering online unless forced. No qualms at all about sending them to school.
Most of my friends who are not doing in-person have withdrawn and are homeschooling. They all have stay at home moms which makes a big difference, obviously. Not an good option for my family.
my employee is in new caney isd and they started yesterday and said it was a disaster.
You have proof it is impossible? Your reply has no weight behind it. I could post dozens of photos of elementary kids wearing masks in group settings, but I am sure, based on your posting history, you will make a cute reply with nothing to back it up. Will some kids have their masks all off on occasion? I bet so. Or it won't cover their nose at times. But enough can do it, and enough can do it for the majority of the day, to make a positive difference. Our district offers a virtual or in person school option, so if a parent isn't comfortable, or a kid is unable to wear a mask, they can choose virtual.cone said:
masks in elementary school doable
tell me more
a positive differenceQuote:
But enough can do it, and enough can do it for the majority of the day, to make a positive difference.
Doable? Yescone said:
masks in elementary school doable
tell me more
In your own words "put some weight behind the significance of the difference"cone said:
needlessly terrifying to 5 years olds? i mean there's a greater than zero chance