I had a class this morning. 2 participants. This is what my classroom looks like now. Since there were only 2 I had 2 tables for each of them and they swapped equipment between tables or switched tables depending up on what part of the course we were at. Their stations are about 8′-10′ apart
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It’s April Fools Day. And we didn’t remember. Honestly we’re losing track of dates and days of the week. With remote learning we shouldn’t be, but school projects that are multi-day assignments are getting worked on through the weekend so it’s easy to lose track of the date. It’s also the start of a new
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With the move to remote learning, staying at home, reduced class schedules and setting up all new family routines; I totally spaced that I was scheduled to teach a class on a day that John was working. Normally this wouldn’t be a problem because the kids would be at school. But now they’re home. They’re
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I’m losing track of what day of the week it is. It’s Monday. And I overslept. I’ve found not using alarm that most days I wake up between 6:30 and 7. I think I’m falling into a nice Circadian rhythm, except today I fell back asleep and work up at 8:30. Over the weekend or
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I taught today. I’ve rearranged my classroom 3 times. This is an old pic, I’ve moved the TV back to the back wall and orientated the student stations to face it. But the student set up is about the same as shown here. I have lowered my max class size to 4 participants. This way
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Today we focused on having an actual routine. Last week didn’t go as well with remote learning. We started with a Google Classroom check in and then kids got to work on their school work. Oh, and it’s Monday. I’m starting to lose track of what day of the week it actually is. John is
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Work day for me! I was out early for a BLS Renewal at an oral surgery practice. They’re now closed except for emergencies. The NH Dental Board has asked dental practices to reschedule all non-emergent appointments. This practice called me twice this week to make sure the class was on. I let them know I’d
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No pics today. No specific assignments. Sophia worked on her IRP – Independent Reading Project that was originally due today. I had a class tonight – skills sessions. I went in early and re-arranged my classroom to keep 6′ distance between everyone. The AHA and ASHI issued training memos, but suggested 3′ of distance. Since
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Last Wednesday MassArt announced students would have an additional week of Spring Break. Wentworth announced an additional 3 days of Spring Break. Friday night the Portsmouth School District announced it would close on Wednesday, and then updated that on Sunday to close as of Monday. 3/16/2020 – Day 1 of Everyone out of school. Becca
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