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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I hear what you are saying, and agree that the model is not ideal, but there are benefits to having some in-person interaction with teachers. This is the easiest way of doing it, and allows classes to stay together and with their current teachers. There really isn't any other choice.

This is the model that private schools have been using, although private schools have cameras rather than having the teachers use the laptops. Cameras allow teachers to be more active in the classroom. My kids use this model at their private school, and although it has some drawbacks, including the fact that the teachers are on camera wearing masks, my kids feel that the in person interaction is worth it.  There's a connection that comes from learning in person that just isn't possible in DL. In addition, this model avoids penalizing any student for staying home, making it more likely that families will keep any child experiencing any COVID-like symptoms home. [/quote]
Your private school probably has half the number of kids in the class, combined in person and at home, compared to public schools.

It's a lot easier to engage 15 students - some at home and some in class, than it is to engage 25+ kids, some in class, some at home.

I'm not against re-opening, but from an academic perspective, IMO, it's only marginally better. I think the social aspects of being in class is good, though.[/quote]

Yes, that's true. But it sounds like the classes are going to be much smaller, because students who opt for virtual only will be assigned to a new teacher, making the hybrid cohort smaller.[/quote]

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