Lusine Jhangiryan - Teaching in the Global Pandemic - Russia

The video discusses the challenges of the new normal, focusing on the transition to distant learning in Russia. It highlights the use of various educational tools and platforms, innovative teaching strategies, and the importance of global collaboration among educators. The video also covers extracurricular activities and future plans for education post-COVID-19.

What is the 'new normal' in the context of education?

• A return to traditional classroom settings

• An unprecedented and challenging time requiring adaptation

• A focus on extracurricular activities

• A period of reduced educational standards

How did Russian schools initially respond to the need for distant learning?

• By extending vacations and preparing teachers

• By closing schools indefinitely

• By reducing the curriculum

• By immediately implementing online classes

Which platform was used for project-based learning?

• Hankel Schools for Global Educators

• Flipgrid

• Google Classroom

• Microsoft Teams

What was one of the teacher's strategies to keep lessons engaging?

• Reducing the number of lessons

• Using only traditional textbooks

• Incorporating a variety of activities and platforms

• Focusing solely on written assignments

What role did global educator communities play during school closures?

• They provided financial support

• They facilitated knowledge sharing and collaboration

• They replaced local school administrations

• They focused on sports activities

What was a popular online activity among students during the closures?

• Traditional classroom debates

• Physical education classes

• Virtual traveling and quizzes

• In-person group projects

How did students benefit from evening meetings?

• They focused only on local issues

• They received less attention from teachers

• They interacted with peers from other countries

• They had more homework