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A letter to the Zoom teachers...from a Zoom student.

There's a lot of traffic on social media concerning the requirements of the students for Zoom classes. Whilst it is understandable that the students must adhere to the requirements and meet the teachers halfway, this task is gravely difficult for most. It is a trying time and I sincerely thank the teachers for going out of their way, but here are some of things you may tend to overlook. 

To my dearest teacher, 

- Your student may not have a stable internet connection. 

- Your student may not have a microphone to respond to your questions. 

- Your student may not have an appropriate background to set up a camera. 

- Your student may not be living in an area where the surroundings are quiet (I can attest to this, I literally live on a farm). 

- Your student may not have a laptop of his/her own and cannot attend classes. 

- Your student may not have the capacity and motivation to learn using a computer. 

- Being focused, attentive and active is HARD. At any level...it is difficult. Please slow down :(. 

- Please be kind, considerate and understanding. 

I know it is frustrating and teaching online is not an easy task, but from someone who tries to learn using Zoom, it is difficult. Sometimes I'm too ashamed to ask you to repeat what you said, sometimes I didn't hear what you said because my internet connection was breaking up. I'm accustomed to using pen and paper to write and the transition to using my laptop is not an easy task. One time electricity went and I missed an entire class. I can't learn using a computer screen but I am trying my very best. Please be patient :(. 


Sincerely yours, 


A student adapting to the new normal. 

xxSheBlog. 



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