Victor Voice Exclusive: Mr. Siesto on Hybrid Learning Changes
December 21, 2020
Mr. Siesto, Principal of VSHS, sat down with Robbie Miller to discuss the current status of teaching and learning at VSHS, and the upcoming changes.
December 21, 2020
Mr. Siesto, Principal of VSHS, sat down with Robbie Miller to discuss the current status of teaching and learning at VSHS, and the upcoming changes.
Max McCabe • Jan 5, 2021 at 1:04 pm
I feel okay with the hybrid system. I’m personally doing better than I thought I would. It will be a very hectic situation if we have this FEB system.
Catherine Rowan • Jan 4, 2021 at 1:22 pm
The questions that they asked helped many students understand the plan and layout of the new plan. Although I do not agree with the distance learning plan as it might confuse lots of students.
Keshil Bilimoria • Jan 1, 2021 at 2:31 pm
I agree with some things that Mr. Siesto is saying, but I think the FEB plan wont work for every student,and for some students it will make it harder.
jackson • Dec 22, 2020 at 9:34 pm
This interview was very informative and helpful. I thought the questions that were asked were really good and helped me understand more.
Lydia Simpson • Dec 22, 2020 at 12:50 pm
Considering how controversial this has become for our school, it’s amazing that Siesto went on the record for the Voice. The interview had really great questioning. Though I would have liked some questions to pry just a bit deeper, you did great getting as much info as you did.
Taylor Yarde • Dec 22, 2020 at 10:28 am
I am overall not happy about the February changes. This change will increase stress levels, and possibly lower physical and mental health. Sitting at a desk for six hours, two days a week will obviously not be healthy for students. Staring at a screen for the four classes probably will not help lowering screen time also. It hurts my eyes just to stare at a screen for my classes in one day, but every week? I am not up for that. We just got sort of used to the new covid schedule also so changing it will be hard work to see as “simple”.
Kayleigh • Dec 22, 2020 at 10:24 am
I can understand why the Feb model is being put in place but personally I don’t think this model will help my grades.
Sydney Lanpheare • Dec 21, 2020 at 6:49 pm
The questions asked were very thought out and although I agree with somethings Mr.Siesto said i do not think the February distance learning plan will work best for the students overall.
Hannah Lake • Dec 21, 2020 at 5:20 pm
I think this may cause more stress to most of us as students. I don’t really understand how this new model will help us. My eyesight is already bad as is, and staring at a screen will not help me in the slightest. On top of that, this will probably cause an increase in tests, quizzes, and such, which arguably is more stressful than completing homework. I feel like I can speak for the majority of us when I say this will not help any of our learning experiences.
Christian Maltman • Dec 21, 2020 at 9:33 am
Although I do understand what Mr. Siesto is saying, I definitely do not agree with the new distant learning model. For some students, it may help but for the majority of us it will make things more stressful and harder than before.
Madison De Young • Dec 21, 2020 at 9:23 am
This interview was very imformative and helpful. It was nice hearing Mr. Siestos opinions. Also, the questions that were asked were good, and it helped me gain more information on the new learning system.
Sadie Kazacos • Dec 21, 2020 at 9:08 am
I understand now where he and the other administrators were coming from but i don’t think that they have give it enough thought. It might benefit some students but it could potentially set back others. I think everyone has gotten used to how it is now but I don’t think that changing it is the best option.
Brandon Lang • Dec 21, 2020 at 9:00 am
I like the information in this article with all of the questions and solutions. One thing I don’t like is the change in February.
Keshil Bilimoria • Dec 21, 2020 at 8:57 am
I disagree with the FEB system but I understand some students may prefer it and be in a safer environment.
Alexa Walther • Dec 21, 2020 at 7:53 am
This interview was very helpful and informative. I liked the questions that were asked.
Nolan Shevlin • Dec 21, 2020 at 7:34 am
I understand what Mr. Siesto is saying, and it may make sense for some students, but for many others this new model may not work, because while it may lead to less homework, there is less out of class time to do it, and the learning experience with zoom usually is not that great.
Saige • Dec 21, 2020 at 7:26 am
I really liked this article. I thought the questions that were asked were really good and they helped me get a lot of information.
Sam Englebert • Dec 21, 2020 at 7:25 am
I agree with this, while not at all for the FEB plan, I am still hoping for a return to what was once ‘normal’