What is missing?

I can really consider myself privileged because I have all the time to read, write and study now. This is just a dream come true: a library available almost 24/7, piles of books at your disposal and full support from your tutors. Besides that I have more time than I had ever had to work on my online projects. What is missing then?

Simple: teaching! I miss teaching. I miss the contact with my students and the energy and sense of purpose they give to what you read and write about teaching and learning. I miss having fun with them. Moreover, what but teaching can give you the opportunity to try new ideas and techniques? And what about the wonderful sensation of seeing your students making progress?

I do think I’m cut off for a scholar’s life but even intending to keep studying and doing research, I realise that I need to be inside a classroom to be feel that my professional life is complete.