The Catalyst / Photo courtesy of Will Mauer
Will Mauer, senior at Serra High School
Will Mauer, senior at Serra High School
Since many schools have closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, many high school students are going to school online in what is called distance learning. Some of them communicate with their teachers via email or websites, like gClassroom and Schoology. Others participate in online classrooms via video conferencing apps, like Google Hangouts and Zoom. The Catalyst interviewed Will Mauer, a senior at Serra High School, about her experiences going to school online.
The Catalyst (TC): What is a typical day of school like for you?
Will Mauer (WM): I sleep in until at least 10:30 a.m. I get on my computer in bed and check if I have any assignments or Zoom classes for the day.
TC: How are you coping with social distancing and keeping in touch with your friends?
WM: I keep in contact with my friends and peers on a regular basis. It has been hard to not see my friends, but we have been using platforms, like FaceTime, to stay in touch.
TC: What do you like and dislike about distance learning?
WM: I like how I get to sleep in and have a lot more independence. I dislike not having the school structure and social aspect of school as well as connections with teachers.