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Red Lights
Is it just me, or do we all have a traffic light that we never make? As I type this, I realize that I am writing more about driving these days. I guess that’s because I am driving more to … Continue reading
Posted in acceptance, accomplishment, achievement, commuting, driving, frustration, obstacles, perfect moment
Tagged alternate routes, commuting, driving, lights, red light, signals, stopping, traffic, traffic lights, traffic signals
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Back in the Classroom
The students have been clamouring for it and today we made it a reality. We had face to face classes for the first time since mid March. For me, it was the first time back in the classroom since mid … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, Covid 19, ESL, obstacles, teaching, Toronto
Tagged coronavirus, Covid 19, ESL, safety equipment, teaching, Toronto
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Better Times
Today, we had a virtual meeting at work. It was an open meeting that invited the few remaining employed teachers and those who have been laid off to attend. It was a chance to hear how things were going with … Continue reading
Posted in challenges, ESL, meeting people, obstacles, perfect moment, teaching
Tagged Covid 19, coworkers, economics, effect on business, ESL, future, getting together, meeting, pandemic, staff room, teacher's room, teachers, teaching
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Getting Better at the Tech
Today’s Perfect Moment is getting a better handle on the technology I have to employ in my new role as online teacher. However, I would be remiss if I didn’t say that today’s bike ride really should also win the … Continue reading
Posted in bicycles, challenges, co-workers, cycling, cycling gear, cycling shoes, ESL, obstacles, online, overcome, perfect moment, teaching, work, working from home
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Ticking Things Off the To Do List
Having a house means there is always something to do inside and out. Growing up, I heard this lament a lot. I didn’t buy it then. I thought if you went and fixed what you were whining about, then it … Continue reading
Tales from the ESL (virtual) Classroom.
I could easily have chosen to write about my bike ride today. It wasn’t epic, but I was out on the bike, and if you love riding a bike (and you should) you would understand how awesome it really is. … Continue reading
Posted in blog, blog posts, blogging, blogposts, class, ESL, humor, humour, obstacles, online, overcome, perfect moment, teaching, working from home
Tagged classes, ESL, monitoring, reaction, reactions, silence, students, teaching, teaching in the virtual classroom, teaching in the virtual ESL classroom, themes, topics
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Some Venting
It is hard to write about Perfect Moments when I am somewhat cooped up at home. After returning from Colombia, it seems that work wanted me to spend another week in self imposed isolation. I get it. However, since all … Continue reading
Posted in anger, challenges, changes, danger, learning, obstacles, online, overcome, perfect moment, teaching, venting
Tagged Covid 19, online, online classes, quarantine, self isolation, shut down, teaching, technology
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