During these unprecedented times, teachers will have to find ways to continue providing their students with meaningful learning opportunities. Mountain View Teachers' Association President Chance Henderson says teachers are up to the challenge.
“Obviously we’d prefer to be in classroom with our students, but we’re working diligently to make this experience is positive and meaningful for our students.”
With students out of class indefinitely, many local teachers will be exploring online options to deliver learning.
Henderson says one of the challenges we face in the Parkland is access. Some students don’t have access to reliable internet, or even technology (computers, tablets, iPads). He says teachers will essentially have to do double-duty, preparing content for online learning, and also more traditional content such as learning packages.
When asked if he’s noticed any teachers going above and beyond during these uncertain times, the Teachers' Association president said there’s too many to name.
“I think it would be impossible to highlight just one. Every single teacher is putting in an exceptional effort to deliver meaningful learning opportunities to students during this challenging time.”
As for a timeline, we hope to have an idea of what these online learning platforms will look like in the coming week.
Henderson says he’s confident teachers will work to find solutions during this time.
“Teachers are professionals”, Henderson said, “we’re up to the challenge.”
