Well, I’m becoming an eTeacher in this time of social distancing and curve flattening.
In some ways, I am happy.
I like to see the creativity of my students in their Flip Grid videos and Google Meet ups.
In some ways, I am sad.
I like to see them. I miss seeing their smiles, hearing their giggles, watching their wonder, and walking side by side with them (closer than 6 feet apart) through life.
Here is something that made my heart smile.
I opened up my Google Classroom and found this message to me from Jennifer -
“Hey Mr. Barton. Brisya is at my house doing her work with me because she does not have internet at her house.”
I wrote back -
“Awesome! Thank you for sharing your Internet with her. I don’t mind if you work together on the assignments, either...as long as you stay 6 feet apart! Stay well. I miss you very much!”
It is awesome, you know.
I’ve taught in a Title I school for 13 years now and I’ve learned an important thing.
Economically poor families take care of each other.
I’ve learned another thing, too.
Always say thank you to that kind of kindness.
It will get us through the tough times.
#wecanmakeitTOGETHER
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