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Bonaventure’s Blind Spot

Education
United States
Started March 13, 2026

Bonaventure’s Blind Spot As I sat fidgeting in front of my laptop on Shrove Tuesday, I could feel my anxiety rising. I had done all the usual things to calm myself before teaching online: I had stilled myself and sat in silence for a little bit. Normally, being silent reduces my anxiety. This time, however, it did not work so well. The reason was that what I was about to do was not, strictly speaking, teaching. Nor was the group of people I was about to meet the tired-looking (and occasionall...

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Bonaventure’s Blind Spot

Commonweal (United States) | Mar 10, 2026

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The lack of in-person interaction in online teaching diminishes the quality of education and student engagement.
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While online teaching presents challenges, it also provides opportunities for innovation in pedagogical strategies.
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Anxiety and stress significantly hinder effective online teaching, revealing a critical need for mental health support for educators.
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