“Change is the only constant in life.” - Heraclitus

 

Right now, the one thing that feels consistent is constant change. We heard there were no sports, then there are. We were going to use this learning tool, nope - we're using this one instead.  We are learning remotely, until we are not. Dealing with this reality can make your head spin and cause anxiety, stress, and even depression. The amount of change we are facing right now, is more extreme than usual. However, like Heraclitus said, "change is the only constant...", and learning to live with varying levels of change is a life skill that needs to start now.

I've had several conversations with teachers about how difficult it is to not interact in person with students.  I've also heard teachers express how some of the changes they've had to make to assignments, in order to take advantage of the technology, are ones they will continue to use.  Finding those small "chances" to make something better, despite all the changes, is how I know we're going to be just fine.