While interviewing with Lauryn, we discussed about how Covid-19 had impacted lesson planning and delivery. Although it was difficult at first, Lauryn found that she learned many new platforms(Canvas, Jamboard, Google Classrooms) and felt much more tech savvy after the completion of her hours(L. Ferrette, personal communication, January 18th, 2021). She was still able to go over lesson plans and have them approved, but had to change things for the betterment of the students. For instance, Lauryn would create lessons where the students would be tasked to create something and finish it that day. This helped keep the students motivated and allowed them to have a finished product in hand at the end of class(L. Ferrette, personal communication, January 18th, 2021).

Another topic that arose during the interview when asked about some of the more difficult parts of the student teaching was making sure to have the students stay on task and absences/cameras not being on. Lauryn expressed her concern when she stated that although they do not have to have their cameras on, she would always encourage the students to do so in order to see if they are paying attention or need anything. Since it is not required, not all of the students would turn on their cameras resulting in those not really paying any attention. One way that Lauryn was able to circumnavigate this issue was by playing music, dance breaks, tying in current things like "Among Us", and even having dress up days like hat or PJ's day(L. Ferrette, personal communication, January 18th, 2021). Lauryn felt as though when she was able to do so, more students were not only involved, but were excited to turn on their cameras and connect with their classmates.

One of the biggest themes that arose from the interview with Lauryn, was the fact that through all of the chaos and concerns, this student teaching experience was still invaluable and rewarding for her. For example, when Lauryn was first given her teacher, there were no changes to her hours or requirements although they would be much more difficult to do so. Her first teacher was frazzled from the sudden Covid-19 change to online only and had concerns about her students. After a couple of weeks working with Lauryn, she began to calm down and trust her more, even allowing her to take over the class essentially for 4 weeks(L. Ferrette, personal communication, January 18th, 2021). Although Lauryn was not able to immediately jump in and take over because of the chaotic beginning, she was still able to get the experience of teaching the entire class, grading, and formulating lesson plans to be reviewed by her peers. Afterwards, Lauryn said she felt much more confident as a teacher, felt as though she was able to build relationships with the staff around her, and gained much more technological knowledge than she could have ever imagined.