What can go wrong usually will, at least the last few days in my world, but I am finding it very interesting to see how the bumps are handled especially knowing how some of the issues can be handled in traditional classrooms.
Big Bump - I have been working through lessons from the student stand point and submitting assignments and assessments and working on really exploring the student side of virtual learning. A few days ago the teacher I am working with called wondering why I had not submitted anything. I panicked. After further exploration it appears that I am listed under the wrong teacher. We are current;y working to get that straightened out and I am wondering if the work I did will move with me or get lost. I know all the issues we can run into in a traditional setting, turning books in and reassigning, teachers being off schedule by a day or two and so forth. Hopefully everything will get straightened out quickly.
I am working with a first year virtual teacher and it is very helpful to see how first year virtual compares to first year traditional. Just like any teacher new to a school or program she is working on getting all the pieces together. It helps to realize what has to be setup and how much time is required. I know she is probably swamped and so grateful that she can find time to work with me.
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One of the things that I didn't realize coming into this was how much time the virtual school teacher puts in. Whether it is being on call from 8am to 8pm or contacting parents or students it seems like they are always working! It is good that you are able to experience some of the frustrations that a student who is new to the virtual school might experience as well!
It is definitely interesting to think about the simple challenges faced by virtual school teachers. Besides being adept at teaching their subject, they most likely work frequently on technical difficulties. The glitches we face infrequently with technology in the traditional classroom are nothing compared to what they probably face.
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