Virtual Task 25.04.2020 Session #9
Some have called what we have been doing these past weeks: distance learning.In reality, since schools closed due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), we have been engaged in what we can more appropriately call: Emergency Remote Learning.This task is designed to help you reflect upon your experiences, both as teacher and parent, in coping with a very stressful and ever-changing reality .In this clip you will meet families from he U.S.A who interview each other about what it's like to learn at home . Part A1.Watchthe interview. Click here2. Answer the following questions:a. What feelingsdo the parents express? What are the main challenges that they face?b. What do the children say they miss the most learning at home? ( 3 things)c. What do the children like about learning at home? ( at least 3 things)d. What do the parents and children say is enjoyable?e. What do you personally identify with as teacher Part B: Express yourself!Option 1:Go to the Padlet site and post an image and comment regarding how you feel about Distance Learning on the interactive board .Click hereLink: 2:What is Popplet?Popplet is a great app for sharing visual ideas.Popplet is a mind-mapping application and graphic organizer that helps students think and learn visually. With Popplet learners can capture facts, thoughts, ideas in different ways and immediately connect and visualize the relationships between them.This can be a very useful web tool these days. What is Distance Learning for you as a teacher? Click here!1. Click on ? for further instructions!2 . Add a Poplet to our course interactive board about Distance Learning. ( include an image and your comments)3. Try to connect your poplet with another that you can relate to. Part C:Write 3 things that you have learned about yourself over the past few weeks .What has helped you cope with the new demands you have had to face?