I’m tired, you’re tired, our students are tired, we’re all tired. I’m tired of switching from in-person classes, to online classes, to hybrid classes, back to in-person classes, back on online classes, back to hybrid classes, and starting every Friday wondering what the format for the next week will be. Yes, we’re all adapting and making the best of it, but it has to end at some point, doesn’t it? 

The distribution of the first COVID-19 vaccines provides some hope that the pandemic will end sooner than later. There’s still a long way to go until we’re “back to normal.” So when does a pandemic end? I know I’m not the only one to ask that question. My students have asked the question and I’m sure some your students have asked the same question. Six months ago TED-Ed released a video to address that question. If you haven’t seen it, now is a good time to watch it and share it with your students. 

Yes, we will eventually get “back to normal.” Until then, hang in there.