My Classroom from July 2008

I was searching Flickr to display my photographs with common tags, such as table.  I discovered it is an amazing way to access my 30,600+ online photographs.  For example, this one from summer classes in 2008 popped up amongst a copious variety. 

I was going to wait until my 2014 retirement-date anniversary before remarking on how very long ago it seems.  At times, I still miss being in charge of a classroom full of eager students.  But considering how different things are in 2020, I'm definitely glad I took early retirement.

 

I would find it really hard to run a classroom without having everyone in groups at tables. Group work was my modus operandi. Getting the room set up was something I'd have to arrive early to class to do. Students used to help me re-arrange things when classes were finished. 

Now however, because of COVID-19, this would all be a big no-no. We all have the ability to change for present realities, I guess. Yet, how very sad!