The End of Term

I have to say this was probably my hardest term online since our very first one a year ago and I’m glad I have a 2 week break now! I had CLB 5a group which meant a lot of people who had just moved up from level 4 and were still in the high beginner/lower intermediate language bracket. We also had a lot of technology issues – many of them had only used cell phones and the concept of mouses and trackpads were foreign. Our first month was a crash course in how to navigate around a laptop as well as around the Office suite. I had a handful of very high-functioning students and I appreciated their patience when it came to constant repeats of everything.
I haven’t received my assignment for next term yet. Since Columbia College became Provincial LINC provider, we have added more upper level classes (7 and 8) which needed staffing. Unfortunately, that process is taking more time than expected as they try to juggle around current teachers and try to hire new ones. I threw my hat into the upper level ring after the head of the department asked for volunteers. Who knows what level I’ll get next term – maybe 5 again or maybe higher. I hope we hear next week so I can start prepping.