Adventures in Home Learning
3/28/2020
The world has turned upside down and the roles of parents, teachers and students have shifted. Teachers are practicing their lifelong learning skills in order to learn and manage different online programs and using these online learning and presentation skills to continue authentic instruction to their classes. Parents are not only being asked to learn new technology, but to also give substantial support to their children in their learning activities while balancing jobs and other family duties. I think the students themselves were the most prepared when things shifted so suddenly because they have been honing their skills as independent learners all year. They are already used to tackling big challenges with a strong growth mindset and courageous attitude, all the while keeping their humor and engaging personalities intact. This is where we see the importance of our school's mission and how it relates to everyday life, long after the school day has ended. One thing our mission doesn't specifically address is the strength of our community. After my first day of online teaching with my second graders, I wrote that I had learned two things. 1. I really, really miss "my" kids. 2. Our classroom is a wonderful physical space to hold our learning...but it's apparent our class community is still going strong! It is incredible the way the entire school community pulled together to create a sense of structure and stability for our students and families played a huge part in that. School might look a little different right now but learning is still taking place and our connections with our students are as strong as ever. Comments are closed.
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Marcella HitchcockMs. Hitchcock teaches second grade, is a mom of two, an avid reader, lifelong learner, and a seeker of sunshine! Archives
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