Hi Thrive community,
For so many students, classrooms have turned into Zoom calls and the traditional learning experience has been turned upside down, with few answers about what classrooms will look like after COVID-19. But this time has also presented to us — students of any age — unprecedented opportunities to learn new skills, pick up new hobbies, learn more about ourselves and our loved ones, and become educated in ways we hadn't considered before.
This week, we invite you to write about an unexpected learning experience you've had during this time.
Here are some thought starters to consider:
- Have you used your time at home to take a class or enrich yourself in ways you wouldn't have otherwise? Have you started playing an instrument? Learned to bake? Or committed to a virtual dance class with a friend? Tell us about your learning experience.
- Did you learn a lesson about reconnection or familial ties during this time? What has being apart from other people taught you about connection?
- Has your shift to remote work taught you new habits that have helped you set boundaries or establish a hard stop to your workday? What have you learned about the importance of those boundaries?
- Is there a particular first responder or frontline worker who has taught you a lesson in resilience during this time? How did they inspire you to change your own mindset?
- If you're a parent, has homeschooling introduced you to a new style of parenting that has brought you closer to your kids? What have you learned from this time about parenting?
- Has being at home in general taught you an unexpected lesson in slowing down and recharging? Which steps have you taken to prioritize your well-being, and how will you continue to implement them into your life as we shift toward our new normal?
As always, please tag your post with the "Weekly Prompt" tag, so we can better promote your stories! We look forward to learning from your responses.
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