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You are a teacher in an online class. You have one strict rule: "Cameras must be on during class." You made this rule after past students stopped showing up or participated while driving or playing video games. With the cameras on, students are more focused, connected, and engaged.
A few days ago, one of your students sent you a private message. He shared that he has severe social anxiety and actually had a panic attack after your last class. He is planning on dropping the class if you insist that he keep his camera on.
What do you do?
Stick to the rule.
Make an exception.
Useful Language
Students can access a Useful Language drawer at any time during the activity. The key vocabulary and sentence stems will help your learners express their thoughts and opinions.
Keywords
- exception: a special case where the rule does not apply
- anxiety: stress, nervousness, and fear
- inclusion: making everyone feel part of the group
- bend the rules: make an exception for someone
- consistency: keeping the same form or rules every time
- participation: being active in an activity, such as answering questions
Sentence Stems
- Keeping the rule will make sure that...
- With fairness in mind...
- It's important to consider mental health when...
- If the teacher makes this choice, it will help...
- Both choices have good and bad sides, but...