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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op here. This thread makes me sad.

Look, no one wants to be unsafe and most people would prefer to their jobs the old way. But we can’t do our jobs the old way. So give that we have to make the best of things, how do you want dL to go?  What do you need to be successful.

I really wanted to be positive but if these are really teachers posting here you are really not prepared or willing to do what so many of us that still expect a paycheck have been doing for months. Either trying to do our jobs while our kids need supervision, including live meetings, and working harder than before because it is hard to get some things done at home.  And training ourselves on how to do things online in new ways. I get that DL is the only safe option. But I can’t believe that you aren’t over whining about how hard it will be. Yes it is. It is really hard for all of us. Get over your zoom look and the fact that your kids will be wandering around alone eating too much sugar sometimes while you struggle to do your job. If you want to keep your job you have to put in the same if not more hours now.  No one likes this new way, no one is winning, no one is trying personally to make your life miserable. It sucks for us all.

Ugh!!!   And please, stop yelling at us to be better parents so long as you refuse to hold up your end of the bargain. [/quote]

I wrote what I wanted in response to your original question.  I did not complain, but you wrote a snarky response earlier.  I don’t know why this thread makes you sad, many teachers have responded what they want but you are choosing to ignore them.  So I’ll try again.

I want in person learning. I never wanted all virtual and yes I was clear with the union about that.  But I was in the minority.  So I would like:

DL using an  A/B schedule of 6 classes.  So three 90 minute classes a day with a break for lunch (this is HS).  I would grade HW like always, completion as 5% of their grade.  Assessments would be online as a class in a secure website of some sort.  I would make them open note because I can’t prevent cheating anyway.  Class would be the usual for me, warm up, new material either as a discovery activity or lecture, then small group practice.  Class work they can submit after class.  Provide feedback through Canvas.  [/quote]

Op here. Thank you!  I agree - this is reasonable. I understand - I want to go to work but I can’t. Anyhow if there are ways parents can advocate that you can get the programs you need and schedules you want to do this teaching I am definitely all ears.

I am sad that there were many posts just complaining how they wanted life to be different than it is. I want that too but it isn’t really a fruitful discussion.  Thanks for sharing you constructive suggestions. I’m sorry if I missed your earlier comments. [/quote]

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