I am a Trending Teacher
I am a techie
I follow blended learning methods
I am an ardent fan of flipped classes
I use Google sites, Google classroom, Moodle, etc.
I gamify, quizzify, storify, incentify and what not in my classes
Mostly, positive feedback on my classes
Got good results too
Everything was fine
Then came COVID 19 onslaught worldwide
A sudden indefinite vacation
Uncertainty everywhere
Tech – savvy teachers like me are relentless
Started using all the online meeting platforms
A real virtual monologue this time (usually a disturbing dream sequence)
Covered the syllabus somehow (make-belief)
Question papers are ready and timed in Moodle (who cares voice from students)
A call from student
“Madam, I couldn’t access the test”
Repeated instructions and steps to access the test were given
Allotted time got over but he couldn’t even sign in
Who to be attended? His trouble is for taking the test whiles others trouble the test (using Google Guru)
Then came the most important words
“Madam, we don’t even have proper electricity in my village”
Yes!!! 4G is a luxury there
Digital Divide is true
Don’t Worry my boy, I will take care
Today or tomorrow, teachers transcend the test of time!!!
I am compassionate and considerate
I am a Trending Teacher Forever!!!