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To further our research into Covid-19's impact on our school community,<br />
we decided to interview a teacher.<br />
During Covid, did you keep in<br />
contact with other teachers?<br />
"We had many social events, such as<br />
online board games, meet-ups and quiz<br />
nights. Little meetings like that helped to<br />
keep spirits up."<br />
What was the most challenging part<br />
of teaching online school?<br />
"We were never taught how to teach<br />
online and resolve technical issues, as<br />
well as how to manage student behaviour<br />
without physically being there. However,<br />
we managed to get past that once we<br />
became more familiar with working<br />
online."<br />
How do you think online learning<br />
affected students' mental health?<br />
"It was stressful as a teacher because you<br />
couldn't tell when your students were<br />
struggling. "<br />
Do you think students learn as well<br />
online as in a classroom?<br />
"A range of students found it helpful, and<br />
others found it difficult. I believe <strong>DCIS</strong> has<br />
taught students to be passionate about<br />
learning and I'm positive most of the<br />
students here learnt a good deal, even<br />
during those difficult times."<br />
Simon Woodhall, Geography<br />
Teacher, Doverian since 2014
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