Tag Archive for: coronavirus

Teaching with a Face Mask

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With the coronavirus lock downs easing off, recently I had the experience of teaching with a face mask on. Though the question that it poses, is it viable to actual wear one while teaching? Health Benefits We all know why we wear a face…

Coronavirus: Back to Normality?

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Hong Kong just announced their plan to ease back into normality caused by the coronavirus. Will everything go back to normal? For myself, I was one of the lucky ones to have a job during the pandemic. ZOOM has been a great experience but…

Coronavirus: Can Teachers Last?

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Since the beginning of February, teachers have found themselves in a predicament because of the Coronavirus pandemic. Recently, a teacher from a school I used to work for came out to the press regarding his situation. He highlighted the mistreatment…

Coronavirus Worksheet

A fun worksheet to educate young learners on the Coronavirus pandemic. Basic vocabulary that can help them with a daily routine. Designed for kindergartners and preschoolers. Coronavirus WorksheetDownload For more…

Learning English at Home

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With the world being on self-isolation, the demand for learning English at home has increased considerably. Schools are doing their best to provide a service that is accessible and efficient online, but it cannot replicate the results from…

Is Online Teaching Viable?

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The coronavirus has caused schools across the world to close down for the time being but is online teaching a viable option? The demand for extra learning is more than ever. Parents need an alternative and accessible method for their child…

Coronavirus: Purpose of a Face Mask

Hong Kong has always been a country that highly values self hygiene levels but with the coronavirus, what is the purpose of a face mask? Before the coronavirus, a mask had a different significant meaning. Masks were used by those who were…

Coronavirus: Hong Kong Alcohol Ban

With the rise of the coronavirus, it has been suggested that Hong Kong should induce an alcohol ban. Is this feasible? Will it have any impact at all? Alcohol and social gatherings go hand in hand with each other. The biggest meetup locations…

Schools After the Coronavirus

What will happen to schools after the coronavirus? Will things go back to normal or will our approaches to learning differ? Schools in Hong Kong are currently still suspended until the 20th of April. This date may prolong as it has been…

Coronavirus and Social Gatherings

The coronavirus has spread across to many countries across the world and halting social gatherings. Countries are currently on lock down to avoid the spread of the virus on a higher scale. The approach is reasonable due to the virus's rapid…

Coronavirus and Schools in Hong Kong

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The coronavirus has been around since the beginning of the year and has seriously affected schools in Hong Kong. The education economy has taken a huge hit and it has now become a serious matter for those all involved. Since January 2020, the…

Using ZOOM for Online Lessons

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An example of a conference using ZOOM Using ZOOM for online lessons has become more popular recently. Teaching online is a new concept for me as I have always taught in a physical classroom. Since the rise of the coronavirus, schools have…