As the term began with learning from home or distance learning or online learning, whatever the term we used, the learners learn from home. It was not easy for myself or for my students. I really missed their presence and the physical presence of my learners.
Learning to do the google meet distract the content, however, I focus on the well being rather than the curriculum. The first google meet was a mess. Students did not want to show themselves from their environment. Microphone were mute or unmute. I even did it myself. I talk and forgot I am muted.
Students were coming in as dribs and drabs. It was frustrating to get them together to have a decent teaching and learning. Those learners that come regularly get the benefits of receiving decent teaching time.
I persevered and had to set project work so they can work on it in their own time.
A big realisation I made was, some of my learners were lost on our site in class. When asked if they know their learning, a confused response is give.
In our learning space, we did cross grouping for Year 4 to 8. This means that I will have a Year 7 & 8, Year 5 & 6 or 6 & 7 and a Year 4 group for reading, writing and Maths. This was particularly difficult during lockdown. Having to reach out to the year 4s was very difficult. I understand that it was early in the year but it gave me an important message - The importance of having a confident teacher for this year group. The year 4s need a teacher who is confident with the Learn Create Share Philosophy.
I did not see my year 4 group much, even the year 5 & 6 group. Another important message is that students go to their home teacher as they connect well and the importance of having the homeroom teacher.
A lot to learn.
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