The Naked Truth about Zoom Schooling by Amy D Hernandez (USA, blogger, mum of three)
Charles is twenty-two years old. Like most of his peers, he’s been Zoom-schooled for what feels like forever. Here’s a breakdown of a typical Zoom day, seen through my constantly rolling eyes… When the trials and tribulations of Zoom schooling can either send you into hysterics or a nervous breakdown, choose hysterics because in the scheme of things… Charles Hernandez
Thirty seconds to log in time, and where is Charles? Fixing his hair in the mirror. Forget that he is wearing flannel pajama pants and last night’s ratty sleep shirt; The hair is what is important. Thirty minutes into class, and where is Charles? Getting a drink as s l o w l y as possible. Filling his water bottle is not an option until class is underway; this is a Charles rule. Almost lunch time, and where is Charles? No, really, WHERE IS CHARLES?!? Lunch is done, and where is Charles? Video is on! Audio is on! Shirt? Off. (Then comes the email… Mrs Hernandez, Chuck is shirtless.) It’s after break and where is Charles? Shirt back on, video on, audio on…beer in hand. (Then comes the email… Mrs. Hernandez, Chuck has a beer on camera.) These are the moments I never imagined when I decided to have children. Thirty minutes before class is done, and where is Charles? He’s turned off his video again. “CHUCK! WE CAN’T SEE YOU!” comes the chorus from his iPad. Fifteen minutes before class is done, and where is Charles? Finally, FINALLY! He’s shirted! His audio AND video are on! He is participating! And (sigh) tomorrow, we get to do it all over again. makingchromosomescount.co.uk
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