Teaching and learning from a distance is a new experience for many of us. What resources, tools, and strategies are you finding successful so far for maintaining important connections with your students? Please share in this thread.
As a principal, I am checking in with teachers and families to make sure they have enough devices and good Internet access for virtual learning. We have several hotspots (Kajeets) ready to deploy upon request.
This is going to be different for different age levels. For our younger students, teachers are making calls to check in with their families. A favorite tool at the primary level is Seesaw because of its ease of use. Google Classroom is utilized with the upper elementary classrooms. Some teachers are already posting ideas for learning, such as independent research projects and discussing books in discussion boards.
I'm sure your students are looking forward to seeing you too. I think you will like the tool Margaret. Check out the gallery setting where you can see yourself and the other person side-by-side.
As a principal, I am checking in with teachers and families to make sure they have enough devices and good Internet access for virtual learning. We have several hotspots (Kajeets) ready to deploy upon request.
This is going to be different for different age levels. For our younger students, teachers are making calls to check in with their families. A favorite tool at the primary level is Seesaw because of its ease of use. Google Classroom is utilized with the upper elementary classrooms. Some teachers are already posting ideas for learning, such as independent research projects and discussing books in discussion boards.
Tomorrow is our first real day but we are planning to use Zoom. I'm excited to see the kids' faces!
I'm sure your students are looking forward to seeing you too. I think you will like the tool Margaret. Check out the gallery setting where you can see yourself and the other person side-by-side.