Upforthematch wrote: » Ask a principal what their problems are - I just think it's not fair to be adding to them. Children are missing out - regardless - because they are not in the classroom. Thankfully the children are not missing out on homework. They have the resources i.e. the books. They have the supervision i.e. you. and they have the deadline i.e. the teacher's email. From what I can tell, they are missing out the novelty factor of an online class. That's not essential and I don't believe is as 'simple' as you make out.
touts wrote: » Not all networks allow this. You aren't allowed theather with a three account. They will cancel your account and charge you if you are caught doing this.
afatbollix wrote: » GDPR and children is very serious. Basically they can't give permission for storage of any of their data not even their names. So for schools or companies who control this (Not the teachers) they only allow the data to be stored on school or company equipment and can be deleted after. Yes, its a bit crap that something really meant for the googles of the world affects keeping a kids name on a PC but that's what it did.
Upforthematch wrote: » Out of interest - how would you feel about a 5 minute weekly chat with their parents - to see how they are getting on supervising the children's progress with their homework.
G-Man wrote: » Principals, teachers, inspectors and DoE are all professionals here. We really need them to start thinking and working out a solution here. Many schools have sent no explanation of anything via email, phone or letter of education expectations during this time.. In a time when everything is closed and no expectation for it to be open - its time for schools to adapt to delivering curriculum online or remotely. Even if not delivering anything, can they not start to evaluate and monitor kids performance. Can they not start making calls to pupils once a week to at least check in. Things are not ideal, but we are into 2nd month of this and to get another dose of pdfs, many of which we cant print, for which there will be no feedback on is very poor form.
Ray Donovan wrote: » Primary School Teacher in the midlands here - Firstly I'd like to ask the OP is how the school is getting the work to you? If you have no way to contact the class teacher after that, that is totally not on and smacks of lack of professionalism, incompetence and dare I say it, laziness. From our school's perspective we have done the following - All class teachers AND learning support teachers have set up a Google Classroom. From here I can only explain how mine works - I have two posts scheduled on GC for 9am tomorrow. The first is a welcome back note, explaining the structure for the next 2 weeks (at least) and so on. The second is a word document outlining all work for the week including links to specific websites to look at for various topics. - Let me give you a real life example for PE - I currently have the children on week 3 of a couch to 3k running programme (we did week 1 and 2 before Easter). So they have 3 walking/running activities to do during the week. I also have 2 links on the document to youtube videos that are 10-12 minute physical activities (star jumps, boxing, sretching etc). So for this they click on the link and follow the video's instructions. On Google Classroom I actively encourage feedback from students and I ask them to upload photos of their work so I can have a look to tell them well done and give some feedback if necessary. This week we will also have a flash quiz on their reading where at random times I will post some questions on their English reading and the first correct reply wins. We'll keep a tally during the week and have a prize for the winner (e.g take one thing off from next week's work) So that is how I work it. I know a lot of teachers are doing their best with their resources and I am also well aware there is a substantial amount not pulling their weight at all (anecdotally I have heard this is pretty substantial among LS teachers. The only extra thing I feel I could be doing is making videos for my students demonstrating various things but school management was pretty clear they didn't want us going down that rabbit hole. And I am available all during the school day on Google Classroom so it's easy contact me.
afatbollix wrote: » Did you not read the explanation under it? :rolleyes:
AmberGold wrote: » Well If the reactions here are anything to go by I’m glad I did ask the forum.
Windorah wrote: » I'm a bit baffled about why you think moaning about teachers on a forum would be a more effective use of your time than actually questioning the teachers of your particular school?
Black_Knight wrote: » Things can be put in place if teachers want to. Yes there's grpr and no remote policy, but for the sake of their students, do now, ask for forgiveness later.
LaLa2004 wrote: » https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.independent.ie/world-news/coronavirus/dublin-gaa-club-apologises-to-parents-after-kids-online-coaching-session-is-zoombombed-with-inappropriate-content-39103093.html Here's one issue with Zoom, particularly when dealing with those under 18.
nuttyboy79 wrote: » Let's fast forward a bit here and bring in David Attenborourgh "day 4327 of the Covid 19 lockdown boards.ie is dead except for the 3100th teacher bashing thread" I've 5 kids ranging from 1st class to 6th year all of them have had contact on a daily basis with their teachers. The 2 in primary school through Whatsapp, E-mail and an app called Classdojo, has their been any video conferencing no but guess what they're in primary school it's not that big a deal. The other 3 that are in secondary school have had different levels of contact from not much apart from E-mails and work being assigned on another portal called Edmodo to 8 daily classes on Zoom. From what I've seen and heard from relations that have kids there's plenty of work being done and it all seems to be directly related to the level in school they are at.
gnf_ireland wrote: » And that is your experience and well done to those teachers and schools for it. By contrast, my youngest daughter got her weekly email sent from the school gmail account this evening. 2 pages of instructions - 50% to be downloaded from Twinkl. There is no mechanism to feed anything back to the teacher and the next we will hear from her is next Sunday or Monday morning
RugbyLad11 wrote: » I'm sorry but it sounds like you're just looking for excuses, for a start you can get a three sim for unlimited data and it costs just 20e a month for all you can eat data.
Teach30 wrote: » I’m already paying €80 pm. I’ve had three at home and reception is terrible which is why I switched. As I said I don’t want to get in trouble for lack of internet but dept or school not offering me much choice either. I’ve actually gone onto my local town 15min drive away, sat in car at night on my own and uploaded work. I’ve walked up the road and done the same for sending emails.
Dr Turk Turkelton wrote: » Personal experience here. Principal had been very good at keeping in touch through email and even school video chats on Google hangouts. Senior infants teacher has been amazing sending out assignments and checking in through email during the week. Also held a "class" on hangouts as she just wanted to see the kids- so sweet. She also sent every kid in the classroom one of the free postcards for Easter which was a real hit with the little one getting her own post from the teacher of all people. The one in second classes teacher sent two quick emails with about an hour's work in both. Probably took her 10 minutes to write. No other contact. Times like this really show what people are made of.
Windorah wrote: » Have you queried this with the teacher? There was yet another bloody thread a while back about how teachers were so out of touch and how dare they expect parents to be at home supervising homework and sending in work to meet deadlines etc etc . Ya can't bloody win!
whatdoicare wrote: » My 6 year old is getting fupping tons of work from her teacher to do and tbh I've been hacking it down to a smaller load because it's just too much to be force feeding two hours of writing into her and then work on her computer and all this other ****e the teacher expects her to do. Also note, I'm off work right now so I can actually sit down with her and help her out. Others don't have that luxury. (Meant to add) in fairness to the teacher she has an app I take a photo of the homework and send it to her and she has commented on every single piece and even sent a recorded message to her. So I know the teacher is happy with her work and progress I'm going to be extra honest and say if the sun is out therell be very little homework as shell be going out the back and getting fresh air. Her mental health is far more important right now and shes stuck in the house with no other kids her age to talk to so we gotta help her in any way we can well being wise. I cant imagine trying to get her to sit down for hours every single day to do a virtual class. It's just not going to be doable. Its not the same as a real classroom. She is surrounded by distractions. It's not fair on her and unless I can duct tape her to the chair clockwork orange style therell be no way to keep her attention for more than a few minutes. Even the virtual classroom on rte isnt keeping her attention all that well. Sitting down with her and working through her plan for the day is working much better. Some days she does more and some days less and for myself and most parents I'm in contact with it seems the best way to work this.
endacl wrote: » It’s been nearly a week since the last teacher bashing thread. Poster is providing a valuable public service.
gnf_ireland wrote: » But your child is getting what they need off the teacher - a level of encouragement and support. Ok they may be a bit OTT on the work, but that can be cut down to something manageable at your discretion. Virtual classroom is not suitable for younger kids. I don’t think anyone is saying it is. But it is a tool in the armour that is available if needed. One thing a class of 6 year olds could do in a virtual classroom is sing a song together etc. That’s about it !! But not all teachers are as engaging as that and some are left very lacking at the moment
gnf_ireland wrote: » There is a balance to be had during these times. Many parents are working full time from home right now, handling childcare and trying to do some level of schoolwork so the kids are not behind when they get back. Deadlines for children who can work independently is fine. Deadlines for children who need constant supervision is difficult for many. The efforts and support needs to be tailored to the class and age. What works for 3rd year won’t work for 3rd class etc. And I accept it’s difficult to win - but many talk about a single email from the teacher each week. In that regard, I assure you parents cannot win either As for contacting the teacher - she has not shared her contact details so only general office email address.
gnf_ireland wrote: » This is roughly our experience as well. One teacher going well above and beyond (although not as far as yours) and one gone missing in action. If only there was a level of consistency in approach - even within the same school. Your SI teacher seems fantastic. The social side is so important at that age and that’s what they miss most about school. We can do the academic side - but the other things teachers are trained in is where they need to make an effort. We can guess the schoolwork needed to be done at this stage. Spend the time on supporting the child instead. Write each of the 30 odd kids a personalised note and ask them to send one back (photo and email). Most parents are not asking for the world - just a bit of engagement !!
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