What is normal? Some may ask what is normal? Things have definitely changed in the world of education. As a mom and educator, I began to wear many hats during Covid - 19. I continued to be a educator to my students but now I evolved into a home school teacher to my two toddlers under the age of 5. What a crazy experience! I had to prepare lessons, reports and assignments for my students. Teach Zoom and Edmodo lessons, sign into google classroom, attend classes and complete assignments with my special needs son. What a journey not just for me but all the parents and educators around that world. What a journey for all the students around the world that had challenges accessing a technological device such as a smart phone, tablet, computer or the internet. What a journey for students that didn't have access to cable TV to get their lessons. What a journey this experience was for many. Is this the new normal? Can we get used to having all of our lessons online, taking tests and examinations online?
I believe that we have no choice but to get used to the new normal. The new way of learning and accessing information. In the Caribbean Covid- 19 has open the doors for new methods of learning to be acceptable and accessible. Many doors have been broken wide open. We can either look at our glass as half full or half empty. Yes, the world has been hit with a Pandemic, we must decide how we will proceed forward to be successful.
I choose to embrace the new normal. I choose to engage my students with technology to continue learning. What are you going to do? Will you embrace the new normal?
