Comments on: Escambia Schools Addressing Problem Of Students With Little Or No Internet Service http://www.northescambia.com/2020/09/fadsf2escambia-schools-working-on-problem-of-students-with-little-or-no-internet-service Local News for Molino, Bratt, McDavid, Century, Walnut Hill, Cantonment Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:45:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Kathy Martin http://www.northescambia.com/2020/09/fadsf2escambia-schools-working-on-problem-of-students-with-little-or-no-internet-service/comment-page-1#comment-430410 Kathy Martin Tue, 13 Oct 2020 19:28:54 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=417514#comment-430410 I actually like the remote learning. My son is present everyday, even when he is "sick", and he feels more free to participate in his classes. His grades have never been better. My son is in Highschool though, I can see how elementary and possibly middle school would be a nightmare. Our teachers are being so patient and doing good with adjusting.to the changes. Thanks guys! I actually like the remote learning. My son is present everyday, even when he is “sick”, and he feels more free to participate in his classes. His grades have never been better. My son is in Highschool though, I can see how elementary and possibly middle school would be a nightmare. Our teachers are being so patient and doing good with adjusting.to the changes. Thanks guys!

]]> By: Bob http://www.northescambia.com/2020/09/fadsf2escambia-schools-working-on-problem-of-students-with-little-or-no-internet-service/comment-page-1#comment-428539 Bob Thu, 24 Sep 2020 22:31:30 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=417514#comment-428539 @Well then... Why? So they can grow up to become doctors and scientists and we can continue ignoring them? We are still in the middle of a pandemic. Teachers in at least five states have been killed since the fall semester began. Schools in Florida should have never been reopened. @Well then…

Why? So they can grow up to become doctors and scientists and we can continue ignoring them?

We are still in the middle of a pandemic. Teachers in at least five states have been killed since the fall semester began. Schools in Florida should have never been reopened.

]]> By: Well then... http://www.northescambia.com/2020/09/fadsf2escambia-schools-working-on-problem-of-students-with-little-or-no-internet-service/comment-page-1#comment-428393 Well then... Wed, 23 Sep 2020 17:39:38 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=417514#comment-428393 Students should be IN school! Remote learning and virtual is ridiculous. Send kids back to the classroom. Quit expecting the school to cater to your every need. Kids need to be at school!!!!! Students should be IN school! Remote learning and virtual is ridiculous. Send kids back to the classroom. Quit expecting the school to cater to your every need. Kids need to be at school!!!!!

]]> By: Shannon Gresh http://www.northescambia.com/2020/09/fadsf2escambia-schools-working-on-problem-of-students-with-little-or-no-internet-service/comment-page-1#comment-428379 Shannon Gresh Wed, 23 Sep 2020 16:33:13 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=417514#comment-428379 Either way it was to soon, some of the schools don't even have all their resources online yet, or AC's. So as a parent of children that are doing both virtual and traditional I am disappointed in the lack of preparation to return eitther to classes today. Either way it was to soon, some of the schools don’t even have all their resources online yet, or AC’s. So as a parent of children that are doing both virtual and traditional I am disappointed in the lack of preparation to return eitther to classes today.

]]> By: Wise years http://www.northescambia.com/2020/09/fadsf2escambia-schools-working-on-problem-of-students-with-little-or-no-internet-service/comment-page-1#comment-428377 Wise years Wed, 23 Sep 2020 16:00:23 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=417514#comment-428377 Virtual learning is a very poor substitute for live, in class learning. Think of all that virtual students miss out on. I love computers and programming them but I understand the deficiencies...old observation of mind is that great programmers are TERRIBLE sellers, and social misfits. Me included I guess. Virtual learning is a very poor substitute for live, in class learning. Think of all that virtual students miss out on. I love computers and programming them but I understand the deficiencies…old observation of mind is that great programmers are TERRIBLE sellers, and social misfits. Me included I guess.

]]> By: MomOfVirtualAttendees http://www.northescambia.com/2020/09/fadsf2escambia-schools-working-on-problem-of-students-with-little-or-no-internet-service/comment-page-1#comment-428362 MomOfVirtualAttendees Wed, 23 Sep 2020 14:11:36 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=417514#comment-428362 Our internet IS non existent except spotty cellular data. Our power is still flicking on and off. My kids are in remote because I just had covid for 6 weeks and now I'm working 12-+6 hour days to make up income loss. I don't think this school year is fair to any student. They should have compiled paper packets to be distributed 1x a month and allowed students the option of zoom or phone calls to teachers. Teachers in brick and mortar should not have virtual students surely the system can find a practical method of instruction. Or if not, perhaps it's time for parents to invest in an education co-op. Our internet IS non existent except spotty cellular data. Our power is still flicking on and off. My kids are in remote because I just had covid for 6 weeks and now I’m working 12-+6 hour days to make up income loss. I don’t think this school year is fair to any student. They should have compiled paper packets to be distributed 1x a month and allowed students the option of zoom or phone calls to teachers. Teachers in brick and mortar should not have virtual students surely the system can find a practical method of instruction. Or if not, perhaps it’s time for parents to invest in an education co-op.

]]> By: Samantha http://www.northescambia.com/2020/09/fadsf2escambia-schools-working-on-problem-of-students-with-little-or-no-internet-service/comment-page-1#comment-428355 Samantha Wed, 23 Sep 2020 13:45:15 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=417514#comment-428355 I understand the mess that COVID-19 and now hurricane Sally has committed. I have to do Virtual Instructor Led Courses and yes, it's difficult but, I deal with it. I prayed for my internet to be working so that I wouldn't be left behind. I understand both aspects of traditional and remote students. Parents need a way to send their child to a safe environment while they go to work or look for work. As an essential worker I've also had to deal with learning and teaching new ways of doing things. We all need to learn to help each other and stop being so mean. What matters is that our future learns how to handle obstacles. Back in the day there were no remote students or workers. Now we have the technology and our future is learning how to better use it. Yes, there will be students that abuse the system just like there are students who will ditch classes for one reason or another. These students will get left behind due to their own ignorance. After hurricane Sally struck we lost power, water, and internet services in a wide spread area. It can take time to get these things back. So at this time patience is key for everyone. Some of those students that don't have internet right now could be your best students. Do you really want to leave a child behind due to no fault of their own? I understand the mess that COVID-19 and now hurricane Sally has committed. I have to do Virtual Instructor Led Courses and yes, it’s difficult but, I deal with it. I prayed for my internet to be working so that I wouldn’t be left behind. I understand both aspects of traditional and remote students. Parents need a way to send their child to a safe environment while they go to work or look for work. As an essential worker I’ve also had to deal with learning and teaching new ways of doing things. We all need to learn to help each other and stop being so mean. What matters is that our future learns how to handle obstacles. Back in the day there were no remote students or workers. Now we have the technology and our future is learning how to better use it. Yes, there will be students that abuse the system just like there are students who will ditch classes for one reason or another. These students will get left behind due to their own ignorance. After hurricane Sally struck we lost power, water, and internet services in a wide spread area. It can take time to get these things back. So at this time patience is key for everyone. Some of those students that don’t have internet right now could be your best students. Do you really want to leave a child behind due to no fault of their own?

]]> By: Debbie http://www.northescambia.com/2020/09/fadsf2escambia-schools-working-on-problem-of-students-with-little-or-no-internet-service/comment-page-1#comment-428352 Debbie Wed, 23 Sep 2020 13:28:57 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=417514#comment-428352 Lara Eastman you seem like the only one in here with a brain that works . I see some of these comments from " Adults " and think this is where these kids that have ugly attitudes are getting their attitudes from ..." HOME ". Do you guys understand your kids watch how you handle things and learn from you ! This was a hurricane , the schools are doing everything they can with what they have to do with . They are trying ! If you have all the answers then by all means call them up and let them know. I'm sure they would be very thankful. Remember your kids are watching be mindful of what you teach them . Lara Eastman you seem like the only one in here with a brain that works . I see some of these comments from ” Adults ” and think this is where these kids that have ugly attitudes are getting their attitudes from …” HOME “. Do you guys understand your kids watch how you handle things and learn from you ! This was a hurricane , the schools are doing everything they can with what they have to do with . They are trying !
If you have all the answers then by all means call them up and let them know. I’m sure they would be very thankful.
Remember your kids are watching be mindful of what you teach them .

]]> By: Hmmm... http://www.northescambia.com/2020/09/fadsf2escambia-schools-working-on-problem-of-students-with-little-or-no-internet-service/comment-page-1#comment-428350 Hmmm... Wed, 23 Sep 2020 13:12:51 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=417514#comment-428350 I have an idea...send your children back to school!!!! This virtual and remote learning is ridiculous! That would solve so many problems. If you decide to keep them at home, that is on you! I am tired of people expecting schools and the government to take care of them and their needs. Send your kid to school and we would not be having this conversation! My children go to school because that is where they need to be! I have an idea…send your children back to school!!!! This virtual and remote learning is ridiculous! That would solve so many problems. If you decide to keep them at home, that is on you! I am tired of people expecting schools and the government to take care of them and their needs. Send your kid to school and we would not be having this conversation! My children go to school because that is where they need to be!

]]> By: At It Again http://www.northescambia.com/2020/09/fadsf2escambia-schools-working-on-problem-of-students-with-little-or-no-internet-service/comment-page-1#comment-428338 At It Again Wed, 23 Sep 2020 11:41:53 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=417514#comment-428338 Brandy , Traditional students are being punished if remote students do not have to come. The teachers cannot teach effectively to half the class. When the remote students come back online, they have to be brought back up to speed with instruction. Guess who has to do that? The teacher, which means time away from traditional students. There is no perfect solution, but this one is unfortunate and almost impossible for the teacher AND the students. The traditional students will be sitting there while the teacher tries to catch the remote students up again. In this scenario, yes, they will be the ones being punished because the teacher will then have to try to catch the remote students up. Wow, Since you are psychic and can interpret my attitude and profession, please learn to leave emotional name-calling and attack-mode out of arguments. Also, obviously you know different teachers from me. I do not know a single one who SITS AT HOME and still draws a paycheck! Brandy ,
Traditional students are being punished if remote students do not have to come. The teachers cannot teach effectively to half the class. When the remote students come back online, they have to be brought back up to speed with instruction. Guess who has to do that? The teacher, which means time away from traditional students. There is no perfect solution, but this one is unfortunate and almost impossible for the teacher AND the students. The traditional students will be sitting there while the teacher tries to catch the remote students up again. In this scenario, yes, they will be the ones being punished because the teacher will then have to try to catch the remote students up.

Wow,
Since you are psychic and can interpret my attitude and profession, please learn to leave emotional name-calling and attack-mode out of arguments. Also, obviously you know different teachers from me. I do not know a single one who SITS AT HOME and still draws a paycheck!

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