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Rabbi Kivelevitz asks Rabbi Bechhofer to share his insight in what offering instruction through video means has taught him. A student of the Rabbi who had previously struggled to keep up,and was viewed as a "class clown" has the past few months thrived, working from home and watching the instructor's previously filmed classes. This caused Rabbi Bechhofer to reexamine his own prejudices towards the student leading to a greater realization.The Sinaas Chinam that continues to permeate through our society and has now brought a "Churban" in the closing of Batti Medrash and Battei Knesios all over the world is reflected in the subtle ways teachers judge and minister to their students.Their feelings and attitude toward their wards are solely based on the outdated classroom personal dynamic and from Lashon Hara of what they have heard from administrators.Rabbi Kivelevitz isn't terribly impressed by Rabbi Bechhofer's explanation for God's unleashing the Corona Scourge,but is moved by his friend's soul searching and admission of being part of the teaching problem.Rabbi Kivelevitz,while invoking Rav Michal Yehuda Lefkowitz Ztz"l's call on every teacher to work tirelessly and creatively for every student he is charged with ,wonders if after the crisis has passed,the school will allow Rabbi Bechhofer's former troublemaker to continuewith on line instruction.He also asks Rabbi Bechhofer to consider how he may be a better teacher out of the confines of a classroom,where he can focus on presenting the interesting content without having to react to typical youthful behavior.Rabbi Bechhofer then asks Rabbi Kivelevitz for tips on live video conferencing,as the latter has been engaged in teaching through ZOOM and other platforms the last six weeks.In explaining what the differences have been between the Beis Medrash and the Computer table,Rabbi Kivelevitz stresses the importance of careful preparation,advice for picturing your audience,and anticipating the virtual arrival of unexpected drop ins who can alter the dynamic of the Shiur.Please leave us a review or email us at ravkiv@gmail.comFor more information on this podcast visityeshivaofnewark.jewishpodcasts.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate