Teachers get it handy!

[JimStynes]

Speaking from the South.

To be fair most teachers have been caught of guard by this. We were sold this that it was only for 2/3 weeks originally. But they have week after week left a lot of onus on (in most cases busy and even more stressed) Parents.

There has been a clamour in the general business community to try to get things up and running again. How to work around things. This urgency does not exist for the Public service. Teachers know their job is secure and they will get full wages no matter what effort they make to work or return to work. It is human nature where there is no incentive to work, the easy option will be taken. One e-mail on a Sunday has been the sum total of each of my three teachers work for the week. No Model answers, No collection and correction of work done.

That is poor to be fair. I'd be asking the teacher what is going on.

[charlieTully]

 

FREE online education resources
A non-exhaustive list that might help those affected by school closures due to coronavirus, compiled by home educators.
Feel free to share.
Khan Academy
https://www.khanacademy.org
Especially good for maths and computing for all ages but other subjects at Secondary level. Note this uses the U.S. grade system but it's mostly common material.
BBC Learning
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learning/coursesearch/
This site is old and no longer updated and yet there's so much still available, from language learning to BBC Bitesize for revision. No TV licence required except for content on BBC iPlayer.
Futurelearn
https://www.futurelearn.com
Free to access 100s of courses, only pay to upgrade if you need a certificate in your name (own account from age 14+ but younger learners can use a parent account).
Seneca
https://www.senecalearning.com
For those revising at GCSE or A level. Tons of free revision content. Paid access to higher level material.
Openlearn
https://www.open.edu/openlearn/
Free taster courses aimed at those considering Open University but everyone can access it. Adult level, but some e.g. nature and environment courses could well be of interest to young people.
Blockly
https://blockly.games
Learn computer programming skills - fun and free.
Scratch
https://scratch.mit.edu/explore/projects/games/
Creative computer programming
Ted Ed
https://ed.ted.com
All sorts of engaging educational videos
National Geographic Kids
https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/
Activities and quizzes for younger kids.
Duolingo
https://www.duolingo.com
Learn languages for free. Web or app.
Mystery Science
https://mysteryscience.com
Free science lessons
The Kids Should See This
https://thekidshouldseethis.com
Wide range of cool educational videos
Crash Course
https://thecrashcourse.com
You Tube videos on many subjects
Crash Course Kids
https://m.youtube.com/user/crashcoursekids
As above for a younger audience
Crest Awards
https://www.crestawards.org
Science awards you can complete from home.
iDEA Awards
https://idea.org.uk
Digital enterprise award scheme you can complete online.
Paw Print Badges
https://www.pawprintbadges.co.uk
Free challenge packs and other downloads. Many activities can be completed indoors. Badges cost but are optional.
Tinkercad
https://www.tinkercad.com
All kinds of making.
Prodigy Maths
https://www.prodigygame.com
Is in U.S. grades, but good for UK Primary age.
Cbeebies Radio
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/radio
Listening activities for the younger ones.
Nature Detectives
https://naturedetectives.woodlandtrust.org.uk/naturedetect.../
A lot of these can be done in a garden, or if you can get to a remote forest location!
British Council
https://www.britishcouncil.org/school-resources/find
Resources for English language learning
Oxford Owl for Home
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/
Lots of free resources for Primary age
Big History Project
https://www.bighistoryproject.com/home
Aimed at Secondary age. Multi disciplinary activities.
Geography Games
https://world-geography-games.com/world.html
Geography gaming!
Blue Peter Badges
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/joinin/about-blue-peter-badges
If you have a stamp and a nearby post box.
The Artful Parent
https://www.facebook.com/artfulparent/
Good, free art activities
Red Ted Art
https://www.redtedart.com
Easy arts and crafts for little ones
The Imagination Tree
https://theimaginationtree.com
Creative art and craft activities for the very youngest.
Toy Theater
https://toytheater.com/
Educational online games
DK Find Out
https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/...
Activities and quizzes
Twinkl
https://www.twinkl.co.uk
This is more for printouts, and usually at a fee, but they are offering a month of free access to parents in the event of school closures.

thanks for this.

[tonto1888]

LOL. Well teachers should stay away from Gym classes, and shops and coffee takeaway places. All the gaffs that I have met teachers over this past few weeks. It's laughable, it really is.
A child's education is paramount. It is the very definition of key work.

And what gym classes have you seen teachers at recently. Or anyone for that matter

[Milltown Row2]

He's a fantasist, has no kids or wife and no job! Goes against the grain just for attention

[From the Bunker]

Can only talk about what I see, and teachers (that I know personally) are working via google classroom emails doing corrections and giving feedback. Why shouldn't they get paid like people who work from home?

I've friends in the street, one works for finance and his wife works for the council, they are working from home and getting paid! Could they do their job better at the office or face to face with clients? Yes no doubt about that.

So should they not get paid bunker?

Would you pay a Carpenter/Plumber/Accountant/Dentist full money for a job if they emailed you the instructions and left you to do the job?

I Can only talk about what I don't see, and teachers (that I know personally) are not working via google classroom, not doing corrections and not giving feedback.

Look they are on the Gravy train. It's been one long holiday. Chances are this will continue in dribs and drabs in September.

[Milltown Row2]

Can only talk about what I see, and teachers (that I know personally) are working via google classroom emails doing corrections and giving feedback. Why shouldn't they get paid like people who work from home?

I've friends in the street, one works for finance and his wife works for the council, they are working from home and getting paid! Could they do their job better at the office or face to face with clients? Yes no doubt about that.

So should they not get paid bunker?

Would you pay a Carpenter/Plumber/Accountant/Dentist full money for a job if they emailed you the instructions and left you to do the job?

I Can only talk about what I don't see, and teachers (that I know personally) are not working via google classroom, not doing corrections and not giving feedback.

Look they are on the Gravy train. It's been one long holiday. Chances are this will continue in dribs and drabs in September.

So am I on a free gravy train too? I work in private sector and been out of work since 22nd of March?

Furloughed and not back till 15th, my job is simple, sales, don't make sales don't make money. But because of my job I work with the vulnerable and it's not been safe for me or my clients to be in close contact until recent rules have been relaxed.

When lockdown rules are released further then teachers will go back.


Why are you bringing up other jobs?

Teachers teach in a class, usually 30 in them, are you telling me it's safe to do that? Where's your link to say that kids don't spread Covid? You're happy to send your child into that environment without knowing if it's ok? Like, completely ok?

[Tony Baloney]

Can only talk about what I see, and teachers (that I know personally) are working via google classroom emails doing corrections and giving feedback. Why shouldn't they get paid like people who work from home?

I've friends in the street, one works for finance and his wife works for the council, they are working from home and getting paid! Could they do their job better at the office or face to face with clients? Yes no doubt about that.

So should they not get paid bunker?

Would you pay a Carpenter/Plumber/Accountant/Dentist full money for a job if they emailed you the instructions and left you to do the job?

I Can only talk about what I don't see, and teachers (that I know personally) are not working via google classroom, not doing corrections and not giving feedback.

Look they are on the Gravy train. It's been one long holiday. Chances are this will continue in dribs and drabs in September.

So am I on a free gravy train too? I work in private sector and been out of work since 22nd of March?

Furloughed and not back till 15th, my job is simple, sales, don't make sales don't make money. But because of my job I work with the vulnerable and it's not been safe for me or my clients to be in close contact until recent rules have been relaxed.

When lockdown rules are released further then teachers will go back.


Why are you bringing up other jobs?

Teachers teach in a class, usually 30 in them, are you telling me it's safe to do that? Where's your link to say that kids don't spread Covid? You're happy to send your child into that environment without knowing if it's ok? Like, completely ok?

In the North if people are in around the 2500 a month cap then even at 80% lots of them will be absolutely loving it with the weather we have been having. Saving money on travel, childcare etc. they'll.make up the 20% shortfall. In the south €350 a week. The people not loving it are those on big money with a lifestyle to match. It'll all need paid back in the long run.

[Milltown Row2]

Is it £2500 then taxed? I've been lucky enough as work has looked after us, I wouldn't have struggled but would have been taking a hit wages wise had we'd been just given the basic

[imtommygunn]

I think it's taxed. I don't think people's are living in luxury on this furlough money...

[Tony Baloney]

I think it's taxed. I don't think people's are living in luxury on this furlough money...

It's taxed surely - income and NI.

[From the Bunker]

Can only talk about what I see, and teachers (that I know personally) are working via google classroom emails doing corrections and giving feedback. Why shouldn't they get paid like people who work from home?

I've friends in the street, one works for finance and his wife works for the council, they are working from home and getting paid! Could they do their job better at the office or face to face with clients? Yes no doubt about that.

So should they not get paid bunker?

Would you pay a Carpenter/Plumber/Accountant/Dentist full money for a job if they emailed you the instructions and left you to do the job?

I Can only talk about what I don't see, and teachers (that I know personally) are not working via google classroom, not doing corrections and not giving feedback.

Look they are on the Gravy train. It's been one long holiday. Chances are this will continue in dribs and drabs in September.

So am I on a free gravy train too? I work in private sector and been out of work since 22nd of March?

Furloughed and not back till 15th, my job is simple, sales, don't make sales don't make money. But because of my job I work with the vulnerable and it's not been safe for me or my clients to be in close contact until recent rules have been relaxed.

When lockdown rules are released further then teachers will go back.


Why are you bringing up other jobs?

Teachers teach in a class, usually 30 in them, are you telling me it's safe to do that? Where's your link to say that kids don't spread Covid? You're happy to send your child into that environment without knowing if it's ok? Like, completely ok?

Did I say anything about Teachers (in the Republic) going back to school? This is about pulling their weight while ''working from home''. I have teachers (that I know personally) are not working via google classroom, not doing corrections and not giving feedback. One email a week. If they cannot do a weeks work because of constraints, then they are entitled to the Covid 19 payment of €350 at least. You are either working or you cannot work and receive the Covid payment like everyone else out of work.

From respondents here from the North, Teachers there seem to be making a fair effort, doing what they can and not coasting.

There's no gravy train for the Private sector! They live in the real world of job vulnerability. Most are anxious to get back working as they know their work depends on getting the ball rolling again as soon as possible.

Once again, I reiterate Teachers are an important part of society. Good ones improve not only a childs education, they can be important in many different aspects of a childs development.

[JimStynes]

Anyway, is the teachers' back pay getting paid this month?

Apparently so! How much do you think we will get? Double whatever our wage is?

[Milltown Row2]

Anyway, is the teachers' back pay getting paid this month?

Apparently so! How much do you think we will get? Double whatever our wage is?

We've picked a holiday for it, we are both 50 in just over a year, so New York in 2021 October during first term when she's off again! It'll go towards the flights lol

[JimStynes]

Anyway, is the teachers' back pay getting paid this month?

Apparently so! How much do you think we will get? Double whatever our wage is?

We've picked a holiday for it, we are both 50 in just over a year, so New York in 2021 October during first term when she's off again! It'll go towards the flights lol

You were 50 about 10 years ago

[Milltown Row2]

Anyway, is the teachers' back pay getting paid this month?

Apparently so! How much do you think we will get? Double whatever our wage is?

We've picked a holiday for it, we are both 50 in just over a year, so New York in 2021 October during first term when she's off again! It'll go towards the flights lol

You were 50 about 10 years ago

Jesus!! 50 is bad enough!