Hi Caroline.
I found working online I got to know the student's ability way better (by name at least) linking the name to the face was another problem then.
And as the classes were spread over a hole week helped as not limited to 1 hr.
But has its draw backs with only online. Blended approach I'm finding for some students works well. Others just don't bother doing the work (this year is the worst for this problem)
Speaking to other teachers at other schools it seems that gray area is not just a problem to me with classes of ±30.
One of my classes is 8 children I know their abilities and personality's way better than any other class. (Still don't know all their names but know where they sit - I have always had problems remembering names)
I found working online I got to know the student's ability way better (by name at least) linking the name to the face was another problem then.
And as the classes were spread over a hole week helped as not limited to 1 hr.
But has its draw backs with only online. Blended approach I'm finding for some students works well. Others just don't bother doing the work (this year is the worst for this problem)
Speaking to other teachers at other schools it seems that gray area is not just a problem to me with classes of ±30.
One of my classes is 8 children I know their abilities and personality's way better than any other class. (Still don't know all their names but know where they sit - I have always had problems remembering names)