Equipped with just a laptop with an integrated webcam, transitioning to virtual and hybrid classes posed some challenges. When teaching from home, environmental factors such as low-light and the noise and distractions complicated her ability to provide the optimal learning experiences.
When schools reopened in the fall, Señora Maldonado needed to be seen and heard by students in the class and online. However, her classroom was not equipped with video and audio capabilities to support her desire to move, capture the whiteboard, or interact in a way that all students felt included. In addition, having to spend so many hours using a laptop with a trackpad was not always comfortable or efficient.