Tried & Tested Tips for Teachers Going Virtual

With so much panic and chaos going around us due to COVID-19, it is easy to get anxious and overwhelmed. This can be especially true for teachers whose schools have closed for an extended period of time. You may have been asked to leave your routine and embrace a virtual environment overnight and that can be very stressful.

To all the teachers out there, you’ve got this!

I was a brick-and-mortar teacher for more than 15 years and I transitioned into online teaching 10 years ago. At that time I considered myself a veteran teacher and let me tell you I still felt like a first-year teacher all over again. I had mentors, training, and most importantly, I had time to adapt to my new classroom environment. I understand how many teachers may be completely overwhelmed trying to figure out online teaching in just a matter of days.