DAY 1: School Shut Down

Something is missing here.

Shutting down schools for a global pandemic is new territory for me as a person, teacher, and parent.

I have spent the day calling or emailing my advisee's families, collaborating with colleagues about our learning plans, and waiting for answers to many questions. I'll be working throughout the week to create and revise assignments that will meet the needs of my students.

As a parent of 2 college students whose universities have transitioned to online learning for the remainder of the semester I am concerned for their academic and social health. They are dealing with a lot of transitions too.

We are all in a state of flux AND WE WILL FIGURE IT OUT!

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Day 10: What's Next?

This in addition to what has transpired since the beginning of 2020. We aren't even through March yet and the following has already happened: Massive fires in Australia Killing of Iranian General Soleimani Ukraine Passenger Jet shot down by Iran President Trump signs a US/Mexico/Canada Trade Agreement The UK formally withdraws from the European Union The Superbowl without the New England Patriots The Senate Impeachment Trial of President Trump New Hampshire Presidential Primary Super Tuesday Primaries The US signs a tentative peace agreement with the Taliban in Afghanistan. President Trump gives the State of the Union Address The first case of Coronavirus appeared in the United States on January 21st. What is the rest of the year going to bring?

Friday. The end of the first week.

This week by the numbers: Emails: 350+ Google Classroom Stream Chat Comments: 297 Google Classroom Student Work Number of Paragraphs Read: 250 Google Classroom Individual Comments on Student Work: 261 Videoconferences: 3 with total of 40 people Hour + Long Phone Calls: 3 Texts: 100+ Overhearing my husband on video conference doing his job running a small business trying to keep his colleagues safe and employed: 3+ times a day I have colleagues whose numbers are much higher and they are doing fantastic work staying connected with and supporting students. Hours in the day: Not enough.

Day 3: School Shut Down

One thing that has changed as a result of school closings due to this pandemic is my daily routine. Getting to school between 7:30 and 7:45 is normal for me and I am still doing it even though I don't technically have to. Working on remote learning assignments and logistics still feels better in my classroom than at home. Many colleagues are doing the same so it is nice to have the interaction. By the end of the week, I will adapt my daily routine to work from home. School staff and students are very accustomed to strict daily routines that not having one at all can be rather disconcerting. Educators are recommending that students and families develop a daily schedule to provide structure for learning and family. Working from home will be interesting as I adapt to what my school is recommending as a schedule. My son who had to come home from his spring semester of college will develop his own routine for finishing his course work and having mom and dad as his roommates. So f...

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