Distance Learning: How Will We Get Through This?
Teachers and parents are scrabbling for the right tools to help them with managing students. Too many are coming up empty-handed in this new world of distance learning.
Mental Health & Well-being
Mrs. Kramer’s 1970s Childhood Challenge
It’s said that there is always a blessing in dark times, and this was it: my chance to share my 1970s childhood with 25 children of 2020.
Mental Health Apps
These apps can help students and teachers alike take a fresh approach to their mental health.
June-Tired: Boosting Morale When a Pandemic Drags On
Teachers are dedicated. They’re trying to make the best of the challenges that the pandemic is presenting. But their stress levels are months ahead of what they should be.
Kids First, Content Second: Teaching Through COVID-19
Would K–12 students be able to maintain physical distance? Could they keep their mouths and noses covered? COVID-19 seemed to present a daunting classroom-management challenge.
Teaching from Behind a Screen
Once the school where I teach began giving lessons online through Google Meet, it didn’t take long to realize that teaching behind a screen is not the same as teaching in a school.
Who is WHO? Examining the Role of the World Health Organization
Since its inception, the WHO has been responsible for unprecedented global initiatives in public health.
Teaching in the Year of COVID: A Reflection
In-person instruction has been a common source of stress during what I have dubbed “The Year of COVID,” with instructions on how to teach changing by the second.
Not Being Good Enough: The Price of Digital Citizenship
The digital world can either serve as a confidence-enhancer or self-esteem-suppressor, depending on how it is used.
Circadian Rhythms: Screens and Kids
I see sleepy kids every day in my 8th grade English class. Their heads are drooping. Their eyes are barely open. Their energy is low.