Some lessons online classes have left me...





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  1. Richie NavarreteMay 13, 2020 at 10:17 PM

    This is a nice and concrete entry ... How did you do it?
    The thing that I highlight from this is the gratitude part. Sometimes I complain about my current situation but I don't stop to think that there are others in worse situations.
    Thanks! You have just given me something to think about.

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  2. Allisson MárquezMay 14, 2020 at 10:45 AM

    I agree with u guys. We're lucky enough to finish our semester remotly! If this global crisis hadn't happened, I wouldn't have been able to meet colleagues from all over the world and interact with them for the Coronavirtus breakout. Plus, I wouldn't have had the chance to enroll an online course on how to become a virtual teacher by Cambridge :) Nice entry Naomi.

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  3. Juan Pablo Barrera GutiérrezMay 16, 2020 at 6:49 PM

    Hi Naomi. I like you share with us your personal reflections of these online classes we were somehow "force" to be into. Personally, I prefer presential classes rather than online classes, but I would say that I have learned a lot about this situation. I agree with you on your reflections and your feelings about this. Thanks for sharing this thoughts which clearly reflects a huge part of what you are :)

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