“I’m hungry, I need a snack.”...“Sorry, sir. Can I ask something, sir? Can I use the restroom?”...“Does anyone wanna see my dog?”

Sound familiar? Well, you’re not alone. Even in the bizarre world of remote learning, students still have plenty to say for themselves - as one teacher has hilariously demonstrated on the social media app TikTok.

Essex English teacher Mr Thomas (@mrthomasenglish), currently working in Arizona in the US, has raised smiles across the world with his own take on the types of students learning remotely.

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His two TikTok videos on the subject have a combined total of more than 1 million views and 240,000 likes.

Online learning: The different types of remote learner

How many of these remote learners do you recognise?

1. Socially distanced

“No, I’m almost late, I’m almost late! OK, I’m in. Sweet.”

*Leaves*

2. Still asleep

“It’s too early for this!”

*Sleeps*

3. Always unmuted

“I’m hungry, I need a snack!”

*Makes as much noise as possible*

4. Distracted

*Gasps*

“Oh my gosh! It’s a Jigglypuff!”

5. The interrupter

“Sorry, sir! Can I ask something, sir?! Can I use the restroom?”

6. Oversharer

“Does anyone wanna see my dog?”

7. Youngest sibling

“Shut up, Sharon! I’m at school!”

8. On the phone

“Nah, I’m telling ya! Look to the left, look at our teacher’s fridge! That is shameful, I know they don’t get paid much, but that is ridiculous, mate!”

9. The chef

“Lemme just double check...Yeah, I’ve got enough time to make lunch. OK then!”

10. Netflixer

“I can’t believe this is the last one. I love this series!”

*Netflix plays*

11. Parents at home

Teacher: “Who can tell me if the answer is yes or no?”
Parents: “Go on, you know the answer!”
Student: “I’m not saying it.”
Parents: “Say it!”
Student: “Two. Happy now?”

12. The TikToker

*Singing*

“Please, leave me alone. We are sleeping!”

13. Forgetful

*Crickets*

“I feel like I’m forgetting something...”

*Gasps*

“I have school -”

Watch the full videos here:

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