When the class is recorded for later on, you don’t want to be the kid in the recording doing jumping jacks when you’re supposed to be copying notes.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:get up, walk around, doodle, chair yoga

Nobody should be lectured to for 90 minutes a good teacher will have it broken up ... but here we are.

Tell that to colleges...

No kidding. I regularly had three hour lectures in college. We got a break halfway through but that’s it.

Not on Zoom.

Totally different.

Stretch breaks are necessary. I agree with the note-taking if DC isn't already. That helps maintain attention a lot. I had to teach this to my DC because he hadn't learned it at his fancy private school, and when I did, it made a huge difference.

DP. My college freshman has 90 minute, camera-on required lectures on zoom 3x a week and a 2 hour class on zoom camera-on required, random attendance checks once a week. His friend has a 3hr zoom class. You don’t know what you’re talking about.

Curious if most of your kids are being required to have their cameras on during their Zoom meetings? If so, I can definitely see why it would lead to Zoom fatigue, but if they can keep their cameras off as is allowed in my district, what’s the big deal? They can get up, stretch, even do jumping jacks if they want. And generally the entire 90 minutes isn’t filled by the teacher talking. Half is student independent practice time, in which they would have even more freedom to do things like use the bathroom or even get a quick snack. Honestly it’s a much less restrictive environment than being in the classroom.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:get up, walk around, doodle, chair yoga

Nobody should be lectured to for 90 minutes a good teacher will have it broken up ... but here we are.

Tell that to colleges...

No kidding. I regularly had three hour lectures in college. We got a break halfway through but that’s it.

Not on Zoom.

Totally different.

Stretch breaks are necessary. I agree with the note-taking if DC isn't already. That helps maintain attention a lot. I had to teach this to my DC because he hadn't learned it at his fancy private school, and when I did, it made a huge difference.

Why can’t kids take stretch breaks on their own while in Zoom? They just stand up at their desk or walk around a little bit they can still hear what the teacher is saying. It’s easier for kids to take a stretch break during Zoom than it would be during an in person class.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:get up, walk around, doodle, chair yoga

Nobody should be lectured to for 90 minutes a good teacher will have it broken up ... but here we are.

Tell that to colleges...

Colleges don't have 90 minute synchronous classes.

You never had a class that met once a week for three hours?

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Anonymous wrote:It is something we get used to. But I agree it’s hard at the beginning. I know how exhausted I felt after a day of zoom meetings.. it’s hard on kids.

Not a Red Bull fan myself but coffee is similar. And getting up and moving mid way. A little tougher if they have to keep their video on...

Zoom meetings aren't nearly as hard as zoom classes, particularly that long. NO ONE should be doing 90 minute online synchronous classes. That is torture.

But part of that time is for student work. It’s not like they are just listening to the teacher talk for 90 minutes.

Anonymous wrote:My 9th grader had a bunch of 90 minute online classes this week. Last year with distance learning they had 30 minute of synchronous teaching. Any tips for how to build the stamina to stay engaged?

Is your son required to keep the camera on? Does the teacher lecture for the entire 90 minutes? In my district students aren’t required to turn on their cameras and instruction is only given during half the period, the second half they do their independent work. They are still part of the meeting, but everyone is muted and their cameras are off. The teacher is available for help if needed.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:get up, walk around, doodle, chair yoga

Nobody should be lectured to for 90 minutes a good teacher will have it broken up ... but here we are.

Tell that to colleges...

No kidding. I regularly had three hour lectures in college. We got a break halfway through but that’s it.

Not on Zoom.

Totally different.

Stretch breaks are necessary. I agree with the note-taking if DC isn't already. That helps maintain attention a lot. I had to teach this to my DC because he hadn't learned it at his fancy private school, and when I did, it made a huge difference.

College professor here—and I realize I have more flexibility than a HS teacher. But I was supposed to teach a 1x 3hr section for summer term. I asked the students if they would prefer 1 3hr lecture, 2 1.5 hr lectures, or 3 50 min lectures. Unanimously they voted for 3x per week. Classes are recorded if a student can’t make it since we made a change and I will do a private lecture if a student is having trouble with the recording.

No one—including me, the professor, wanted to sit for a 3 hr zoom class.

Anonymous wrote:Your 9th grader can play video games, social media, for hours... they can do DL.

My 10 year old having no issues. Did 3 hours a day straight over the summer for an academic class.

How lovely for her. Most 9th grade girls don’t play video games and doing that is different than taking notes during a 90 minute class. Get off your high horse.

Your 9th grader can play video games, social media, for hours... they can do DL.

My 10 year old having no issues. Did 3 hours a day straight over the summer for an academic class.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:get up, walk around, doodle, chair yoga

Nobody should be lectured to for 90 minutes a good teacher will have it broken up ... but here we are.

Tell that to colleges...

Colleges don't have 90 minute synchronous classes.

Of course, they do! Have you ever taken a college class?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:get up, walk around, doodle, chair yoga

Nobody should be lectured to for 90 minutes a good teacher will have it broken up ... but here we are.

Tell that to colleges...

Colleges don't have 90 minute synchronous classes.

My son is a college freshman and has them 3x a week, and the classes are 12-30 kids and the professor makes everyone have their cameras on and randomly calls on students. Fun!

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:get up, walk around, doodle, chair yoga

Nobody should be lectured to for 90 minutes a good teacher will have it broken up ... but here we are.

Tell that to colleges...

Colleges don't have 90 minute synchronous classes.

Yes they do, usually on Tues and Thurs.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:get up, walk around, doodle, chair yoga

Nobody should be lectured to for 90 minutes a good teacher will have it broken up ... but here we are.

Tell that to colleges...

Colleges don't have 90 minute synchronous classes.

Ummm.... they certainly do! I regularly took classes that only met once a week for nearly 3 hours at a time.