Last night, I had a study group online with students from Bosnia, Colombia, Guatemala, and Japan. This morning I will teach a Brazilian friend English online. This afternoon I will teach Yazidi students from Iraq in an online citizenship class. This evening I will teach citizenship online for students from Honduras, Iraq and Mexico.
It would be much better and more fun to teach them in person, but I am thankful I can teach them online via Zoom. Because of technology, I can interact online with students from 8 different cultures/7 different countries in one 24 hour period.
As much as I have enjoyed teaching online, I really want to be back in the classroom. Yesterday morning we had a 3 hour meeting about the program I teach in called Family Literacy. We will be back in the building when class starts Tuesday September 8th. That means I will see my students IN PERSON!!!
It will be a blended class with most students in person and a few joining remotely via Zoom. That in itself will be a new adventure, but one I am looking forward to.
So a new school year is getting closer. As long as there is no big spike in COVID cases in my city in the next week, we will start in the building that I have not taught in since March. It has been six months of learning new ways to teach, adapting on the fly in some cases, and hopefully the long and winding road is over.
I am thankful that Jesus has blessed me with staying connected with friends and students from other countries. I am grateful to be back in the classroom.
Thank you for reading. God Bless.
There’s just something about being in person to learn/teach that makes it real.
True. How are you?
I’m in my last hours, and it’s kinda crazy. One more shopping trip about to happen. My mom is much more stressed than me. I’m pretty chill. Just gotta finish packing.
Shopping and packing are two things I try to avoid lol
I’m awful at packing. Completely awful.
Hahha….Shopping is one of my favorite things brother Matt 🙃😁🤣
😂🤗😂
Face to face classes are so much better. I pray that in-person classes can continue for you and you and your students stay safe and well as it starts and goes ahead.
Thank you for praying
Sounds like it will be a new adventure for sure. Stay safe! 🙏🏿
It will be. How are you?
I’m good. How are you?
I am ok
I am so glad that things will be getting back to normal for you. Nothing can take the place of in person fellowship.
Thank little sister. How are you?
In this pandemic I am happy to know my daughter who is in high school can do it safely on line at home. My son is on college campus it makes me nervous he graduates in December
Good she can study from home. God will watch over your son
I’m excited and happy for you, dad! 😃😃😃 Enjoy! Love you. ❤
Thank you my sweet daughter. Love ❤️ you too ❤️❤️❤️
Blessings for a wonderful year one that very well could be your very best teaching year yet. Only God knows what He will do through all of this. 🙏🏻
Thank you little sister 🙏🤗😇
YAY!!! In person learning!!!
Yes 🤗
Nothing like the real teaching (classrooms) , no substitute.
So true 🤗
I’m so glad you will be able to see your students in person! Online classes are great and of course necessary for many but in person learning/teaching is just so much better.
It is better. How are you?
I’m good. Excited about starting classes again. What about you?
I am excited to start too.
I know you enjoy what you do, and I’m happy you are going back to your class, praying for your safety
Thank you 🙏 for praying 🤗
That’s very exciting! Have a great year!
Thank you 🤗
This is great. Grateful for the positive changes so far. 🙌
It shall be a great resumption for you, big bro. 🙏
Thank you little sister 🤗
Wonderful! I’m so glad you’ll be able to return to the physical class soon. Will you continue to offer some lessons online and how can someone join? I know a woman who is seeking an online citizenship class.
I will continue with online too. You can email me at chatwithjesusluvsall@gmail.com
Thanks Matt! 😊
Awesome!!!! It is such a blessing that you’ve been able to stay connected even if only through technology..I know it’s better meeting in person so I’m excited for you this coming week! Love your passion for others!!
Thank you little sister. How are you?
Hey we’re good here!! Heading to Colorado to the mountains this weekend! Enjoy blogger chat tomorrow if you plan to do one…I’d join but ummm not sure I’ll have service when I’m hiking!😂
Have fun little sister. Hug a bear for me lol
Oh ya thanks!!!😂😆
say hi to the mountain goats too 🙂
❤️🤪I never see them when were there..and never any bears..just elk!
Do you hug the elks?
😂no
If you hear a rattle, it probably isn’t a baby toy so be careful
😂😂❤️
Tell Page to not eat the pinecones lol
She best not!! My insurance stinks!
I am grateful you are back in the classroom. I celebrate the Lord with you.
Thank you 🙂