Georgia Maneta - Teaching in the Global Pandemic - Greece

The Greek Prime Minister announced school closures, catching teachers off guard. In a small village school, teachers faced challenges setting up online classes due to lack of technology and internet issues. Synchronous learning was easier for teachers, while asynchronous learning helped students with limited internet access. The burden was heavier on teachers who were also parents. Schools reopened in June, but students struggled to adjust. With a new COVID-19 wave, there's uncertainty about reopening. The teacher suggests combining online and physical teaching for better preparedness.

What were the initial challenges faced by the teacher when schools were announced to close?

How did the teacher manage to contact parents who were not using emails?

What difficulties did some parents and students face in setting up their E classes?

How did the teacher balance their responsibilities as a teacher and a parent during the pandemic?

What was the impact of the pandemic on the students' emotional well-being according to the teacher?

In what ways did the teacher find online teaching to be beneficial or challenging?

What are the teacher's thoughts on the future of online teaching in relation to physical teaching?