I thought long and hard about putting this here. But this is worthy to be recorded. And perhaps in 30 years, when I am a pensioner reminiscing memories when I was young(er), I'd appreciate having put this in writing.
We are in the midst of COVID-19 outbreak, still practicing PKP. Classes have moved online since April but we are in a middle of Raya & Gawai break.
I have been highly interested in EdTech since a few years back, therefore moving classes online is not too difficult, technical wise. There are so many interesting tools to support educators. However I've been humbled on how challenging working in perceived isolation is. Having colleagues to talk to, greeting students face-to-face, walking to classes in sights of crowds of students and colleagues.. these are things I took for granted before. It cannot be downplayed how beneficial all these human interactions are for a good working environment. How these all factors in my love of teaching.
Without these faces to connect to, works seem so much of a chore. Things to get completed before the weekend comes. However, I am holding on to that feel of responsibility. I am responsible for the education of these students. So I better do all I can, with the best of my capability, without cheating them of even a little bit of what they should have, to teach. Passion wanes, and I am always so very fickle with mine at the first place. But being responsible? I hope this stays on.
Why was I reluctant to put this all here. The thing is, I am not unaware of how lucky I am to be in this position. How lucky that I am employed with a stable job, one that is doable online. But I thought... all concerns are valid. Especially here in my little corner of a blog. So, there.
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