During my office hours today, I had about six students join. After I clarified some of the instructions for this week and nudged a few of them to go back and check assignments where they needed to put in a little more effort, we casually chatted, as usual. One of them mentioned how nice it was that some elementary teachers were posting videos of themselves reading books aloud. I guess I didn’t get the hint fast enough because then she added, “You could do that. Why don’t you do that?” She is not one to beat around the bush.
“I guess I could do that. Would you all like that? Would you like me to read you another book?” It was unanimous (among my small group of six). So, the plan is for me to record myself reading a few chapters a day and post the videos online as I go. I do have some concerns, though: What about copyright law? Can I record my video, run it through Youtube to get the subtitles, and then convert it to an mp4 in order to upload it? How many more videos can our platform hold during this time of unprecedented uploading?
Whatever it takes. If the kids want me to read to them, I will read to them. I have no doubt it will lift my spirits, as well.
My Corner of the Village 