My name is John. I am an elementary school teacher. I teach 6th grade online. Pizza is my favorite food. I like to shop. My parents are from Japan. I live in Toronto, Canada. I have 4 children. I like being around kids. I want to be a cop, firefighter and pilot as a kid.
I have two elementary age children: a boy and a girl. I like pizza, but I love Mexican. My children all love Mexican food as well I am a  vet tech at an animal clinic. I love social media. I do not have a business social media page. I live near the beach. My son loves animals. I have cute animals.
I have gotten more accustomed to teaching online.  Yeah that must be really difficult to adjust to. It's been difficult enough at the clinic not being allowed to let owners in, but at least we still see them in person It is hard because you can tell more about a child's development and needs in person. There is no hiding. Online lessons seem to be all show and no know. That's a really good way of putting it. Are the kids finding it difficult too or are they getting used to it as well now? Kids are adaptable but teaching online does not suit everyone's teaching style. I think it is better than nothing but if I'm honest I don't think there is any real substitute for being in a classroom. One young boy in particular is really struggling. I think you're right. What kind of adjustments have you had to make? Why do you think the little boy is struggling more, is it just too unfamiliar and strange maybe?  At first he couldn't get access to a laptop and then when he did he struggled with his connection. I really do feel for him. If your parents can afford the latest laptop and get great internet then that's perfect but if you can't afford that your child suffers. It's not fair really. I have to really plan my lessons more which is harder but there is the fact that they can be recorded so kids can catch up if the miss anything which is good I suppose. Does the school do anything to support families at a financial disadvantage at all? In my area they were pretty good with providing equipment, and most of the internet providers brought our a special temporary tariff with low cost for decent connection for anyone furloughed or on unemployment The school does what it can to level the playing field but inequality still remains. It's not terrible and they have helped but I wish the government would do more to support. How are your kids handling it? Do they go to the school you teach at? Two do but the others are too young at the moment. That's another challenge - childcare is a killer financially It must be crazy with three of you in separate online lessons then two more little ones running about causing havoc!