THREAD 2: Pivoting in a Pandemic
In this thread I will offer some tips on making this transition. It builds on my general concepts thread, and will be augmented by a third tech and teaching thread
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EVERYTHING else is secondary to this.
Nothing we do is helpful, supportive or useful if it in any way undermines safety. This requires a fundamental shift of paradigm.
We also need to be kind to ourselves - lowering our expectations of what we can do, doing a bit at a time etc
To be clear, the learning experience for our students will be inferior to what they would have had. They will learn less. THIS IS OK - remember this is only our third priority
A 'take-home' exam over a weekend is, in my opinion, too stressful in these conditions
Try your best, but your best in these circumstances, not what you would do normally.
There are some great people out here doing some amazing things. Don't feel like you must compete.
Monitor your health and well being - you are only trying to offer something. You would not be doing this if not for a pandemic
Remember Health > Stress > Learning a bit
There are lots of us out here willing to help - don't be afraid to reach out
Best of Luck, and stay safe