Teaching Online

 Dear Online Diary, 

This year is my first year teaching English language for elementary students. As you know, because of COVID-19 a global pandemic, the schools are closed. I didn't have the chance to meet my students face-to-face. Our school along with elementary teachers decided to create short and effective videos in which the lessons will be explained and later will be sent to students rather than using Zoom Meetings. I started creating videos and recording my voice but I didn't show myself. I was some kind of a mystery to my students. Some thought that I'm American, some thought that I'm a computer, and others thought that I'm just a voice "you know kids". Similarly, I didn't know my students. I searched for them on social media such as Facebook and others. I found some of them but I couldn't find the rest. On December 20, I was invited to Christmas party. There I met a nice kid. He was adorable. He approached me and gave me a big hug although we were being very cautious from having physical contact. I asked him about his name,school, and class, He answered. Then, I asked him about his favorite subject in school. He replied, "I like English but I don't know who teaches English". Before introducing myself, I asked him what's so special about English and he said that he's enjoying the videos and he really wants to see the teacher. After few minutes of chatting, I told him that I'm his English language teacher. We were both very happy. That kid gave me hope and strength during the most difficult time. Now I know that teaching is a work of heart.