This ‘new normal’ isn't what I want or what most teachers want

There’s so much that has changed about schooling in the past month, with much being focused on how teachers deliver their content and how students will adapt to a new style of instruction. One of the things lost in all of that discussion has been the social aspects of school. I wish everyone understood that one of the hardest parts for teachers has been to almost in the blink of an eye have those relationships with our students completely changed. Relationships built on trust and shared experiences, even with the most ‘connected’ students, have been greatly reduced during this time. That has been very hard for teachers to experience, and that has been the case for several of my students that have reached out to me as well.

This isn't the same. This ‘new normal’ isn't what I want or what most teachers want. I'm not on vacation! I miss my kids. I miss teaching like I used to. Zoom isn't the same as being in my class with all my kids and seeing them interact with each other and with me. Teachers want to be with our students, doing what we do best. Teaching them. In person. Watching them grow up, watching them learn right before our eyes.

I am on Zoom, which is not something I am used to. 😔 But I think it's muchhh better to use zoom/ webex or another video call rather than use Instagram live or Facebook live. (Kalau Facebook/ IG live awkward ga sih? kita seperti bicara sendiri -_-, ga tau dilihat siapa, dilihat anaknya atau walimurid. Masih mikir anaknya kira2  tanya apa). I want what is best for my students. My brain’ never fully turns off. My hours are spent reading, researching and finding the best ways to teach during this time. Thank you parents for supporting me and all the teachers 💗💗💗