teachers

Kids these days, eh? Full of confidence, cheekiness, and all the answers. They certainly are a force to be reckoned with, especially when it comes to influencing other kids at school. Teachers might have their work cut out for them for eight hours a day, but it's all down to the parents when it comes to having tough conversations. And based on the notes they received from their children's teachers, it looks like these parents have some pretty serious discussions coming up with their kids.

The past six months have been a strange time of adjustment for everyone. Overnight, we had to give up many aspects of our everyday life that we took for granted, such as seeing friends, eating in restaurants, and going to work or school. However, thanks to modern technology, we entered an era where taking classes or work calls from your lounge's comfort became the new normal, and wearing a formal top and pajama pants became the new dress code. But as useful as online classes and meetings have been, they come with certain risks, like all technology. Many people fell victim to forgetting to turn off their cameras and microphones when they thought they had, which led to some pretty awkward situations. Read some of them below, as teachers and students share their best 'forgot to turn off the mic' story during virtual learning stories. Online learning is cool and all, but CHECK YOUR MICS, people!

Students usually remember teachers for one of two reasons: they were either excellent or terrible. The great teachers do more than teach their subject; they believe in their students, give them life skills, and inspire them to be the best versions of themselves. The inadequate teachers do just the opposite and can cause irreparable damage to the confidence and growth of a student who may be struggling. And then you have the teachers who are SO bad that they got fired. Whether it's for sleeping with a student or embezzling school money, there's always one who thinks they'll get away with it. An AskReddit thread has got people sharing the reasons their teachers were fired, and the responses are so shockingly sad, it's a wonder how they even qualified to become teachers in the first place.

Being a teacher is one of the noblest professions - being underpaid and overworked, to ensure that the next generation gets an education. But it's also a profession that comes complete with its challenges, including dealing with little kids' pettiness. Tattletales are an inevitable part of working with children, but sometimes teachers are presented with simply ridiculous scenarios. A Reddit thread asking teachers for the stupidest reasons a kid has told on someone else will provide you with endless entertainment and make you feel sorry for the teachers who had to mediate the scenarios these kids presented to them. Kids, eh?

The past few decades have brought change at a rapid rate; with the development of technology, children today live a totally different life to those who were born even two decades ago. And one group of people who sees this shift over time, are teachers. The teachers of Reddit have shared the biggest differences between 2000, 2010, and 2020 students. Scroll through for their insight into the changing generations right before our eyes. 

Online learning is something students and teachers alike have had to get used to over the past month or so. It's become the new normal and it definitely has its ups and downs. Being able to attend class from your bed (as a student of course) is great, but teaching from the other side of a screen isn't that easy. But nestled amongst frustrating parts are some pretty wholesome moments and the teachers of Reddit came together to share some of them.  Here are the best ones, below. 

The difference between a positive and a less than ideal school experience is often down to the teacher you have. A subject that is usually deathly boring (maths anyone?) can be brought to life by an enthusiastic teacher, and make their students love the subject. We've found some teachers who certainly have that passion and we only wish we had teachers like when we were in school.

Let's face it, school is daunting and boring. Having a great teacher really makes a huge difference. Having a creative and fun teacher? You'll forget you're still in prison for the next 8 hours! These teachers are just some of the most creative we've stumbled upon the internet. Thank you, teachers, never stop being awesome! 

@Avitable was sitting very patiently waiting for students to arrive to learn the exciting world of Algebra! He even brought them candy! (A+ for this teacher!) But, sadly it seemed no one cared enough to EVEN SHOW UP! But not to worry, @avitable decided to update his Twitter feed and document the whole event... and made one heck of a funny story from it! 

Usually, when a student kind of just nods off the teacher's reaction isn't such a pleasant... nor understanding one. Yet, this teacher is changing the standards and we are are saying that these are truly #teachinggoals 

It seems like the Teachers have untied together to stand against Trump's argument. No wonder the hashtag #Armmewith is going massively viral. 

h/t: Izismile