Challenges and Insights in Hybrid Learning

Matthew Bernia, a teacher at St. Louis Public Schools, shares his experiences returning to in-person teaching with a virtual option. He discusses the challenges of balancing virtual and in-person teaching, safety measures, and the importance of mental health. He also highlights the agriscience curriculum involving students in raising meat birds. Despite the difficulties, he remains committed to providing quality education and adapting to changes.

What options are available for students in Matthew Bernia's school district?

• Only face-to-face instruction

• Only virtual learning

• No instruction available

• Both face-to-face and virtual learning

How did students respond to wearing masks on the first day back?

• They wore masks like pros

• They refused to wear masks

• They wore masks incorrectly

• They forgot to bring masks

What is one of the challenges Matthew Bernia faces with virtual students?

• Creating attendance for virtual students

• Lack of interest from virtual students

• Finding enough virtual students

• Technical issues with virtual platforms

What realization did Matthew Bernia have about his work routine?

• He needs to work more hours

• He should focus on his mental health

• He should stop teaching virtually

• He needs to hire an assistant

What are the animal science students responsible for in the agriscience curriculum?

• Building a greenhouse

• Conducting soil tests

• Taking care of 150 meat birds

• Designing the school garden

Why does Matthew Bernia feel like he's doing a bad job as a virtual teacher?

• He lacks the necessary technology

• He has no experience with virtual teaching

• He doesn't have enough virtual students

• Virtual students aren't getting the full experience

What is a significant challenge of the hybrid learning model during the pandemic?

• Insufficient teaching materials

• Double the workload

• No support from the administration

• Lack of student interest

What does Matthew Bernia believe about the students' learning during the pandemic?

• They are not learning anything

• They are learning and growing

• They are only memorizing facts

• They are not interested in learning

What is one of the life lessons students are learning during the pandemic?

• How to study alone

• How to avoid school

• How to adjust with changes

• How to use technology

What does Matthew Bernia emphasize about the current educational approach?

• It needs more funding

• It should be abandoned

• It's the right thing to do despite challenges

• It's not the right thing to do