As educators gear with the “new normal” set-up in this coronavirus

pandemic, this is the appropriate time to use our discomfort to forge

a new paradigm. This is now the time for schools to ensure that

teachers do not just translate what they do inside the classroom into

their online teachings.

Teacher-driven discussions and lengthy lectures are no longer norms

in this situation. In online learning, students are almost always

divided on their focus that of their classes and their attention to their

mobile gadgets.

We as teachers should innovate to teach online by tapping legitimate

online tools and resources. By using online learning resources on

topics and creating learning playlists or menus, students would be up

for an exciting learning process.

By being not only an issuer of educational content but a master

curator of learning resources, teachers like us are designing efficient

and effective synchronous and asynchronous learning activities for

continuous engagement of students.

Educators need to design assessment and grading systems and think

on their purposes and priorities. Encouraging student learning is the

best and not just let students accountable for their own learning.
Mentors must think that in times of remote learning, continuous

feedback from students on their learning can help them reflect on

their strengths.

Teacher’s feedback would be a “discipline” so that students will

further improve on their studies. The pandemic would be a big factor

in finishing requirements by students, which in normal times are

easily done.

By focusing on their mastery on learning, educators can also adopt

grades that clearly demonstrate mastery of knowledge and skills, as

well as craft criteria for mastery of learning. Constant feedback will

help students achieve these criteria. Grades would eventually be

issued with compassion and fairness.