It has been a WONDERFUL time of learning this semester! How would I know i would have the opportunity to virtual teach right after Spring Break. I went into my classroom on March 9 and worked over the week to clean and reorganize for the spring term. At home, soon after, I received the announcements that our brick-and-mortar school would not open just yet to the corona virus pandemic.
I have become a fan of Zoom, devouring the blogs and taking webinar after webinar. Before all this happened, I zoomed with a sister in Missouri, laughing and sharing in our weekly conversations. However, the pacing of teaching is different, and I found out how much I loved teaching online! It was a privilege to continue teaching the children. I did miss waving at everyone in the morning. I was amazed and grateful for the previous knowledge the students had on the computer. The day the 4th Grade demonstrated all their virtual backgrounds was one I'll always remember. I wish to thank the parents for making sure their children were on the computer. for my art classes. I had such good attendance. I know the hard work it took for parents to go from zero to one hundred miles an hour on zoom. The Virtual Auction, thanks to our Peter Kling, Upper One Studios, and the Toast of the Town, Alaska, LLC organizers, and our Board--all made a lasting impression on me. It was so awesome to see almost 100 people at once on the screen. I loved the rehearsals where we went over everything to make it flawless. Katie Strock and Elizabeth Ferry were great in their breakout rooms! Laurie Hoefer and Josienne and Jenevieve Roe were so welcoming on the screen. I enjoyed the graphics of the virtual screen. Well done! On May 31st, there will be a virtual Watercolor Paint Party with Brenda Jaeger! We will be zooming for three hours. Unlike previous years, the artists signed up will work from home. I will be sending a list of supplies that everyone will want to look over and then purchase any they don't have from Blaine's Art Store or Michael's. Acrylics can be used in washes, and can be substituted for watercolor. Kathy Heinlein has been coordinating this event, and I have sent her the link I scheduled for this event. If you have any other questions beyond what Kathy Heinlein can answer, email me at [email protected]. There are still more openings if you'd like to join! See you May 31st from 2-5pm for our very first virtual PNA Annual Auction Paint Party! May there be many more! |
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February 2021
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