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Listen and engage. The more questions you ask, the more you make the virtual environment lively. Not just will you participate but also encourage your classmates to join in too. When the class becomes interactive, you will feel even a tinge of boredom settling in your mind.
Take a walk. Getting outside and getting some fresh air will help to pass the time and it can also help to relieve stress. Try taking a quick walk around your neighborhood or office building. Even if you only have 10 minutes, going out for a quick walk is a great way to relax your mind from any stress/overthinking.
“We have schools for a lot of reasons. … Beyond teaching skills, schools do a lot of other things for us: they take care of children during the day so their parents know they’re safe while they’re working to earn money, and schools provide a sense of community.”
Is it illegal for a teacher to tell a student to shut up? No. They’re not supposed to yell “shut up.” It’s also not a big deal. Your teacher is not going to be disciplined or terminated for this unless you have a very irresponsible or retaliatory administration.