Class Jobs in Live Classrooms to Create a Connected Classroom Culture
It is 9:00 AM and the first virtual class of the day has started. Students begin to join some with video and some without and a few students talk to each other so several conversations are going at once while others are silent. The lesson begins and it feels to the teacher that they are the only one engaged in the lesson. It is quiet and at times silent when the teacher asks questions. How might we develop structures for all students to be active in their live online classroom?
Top Five Things I’ve Learned about Teaching Online
I transitioned to teaching online about 9 years ago, I went from a face-to-face, 5th grade teacher to a fully, online facilitator. I’ve realized that I chose to make this switch, many people right now didn’t. On top of that, I’ve learned a lot through trial and...
Virtual Coffee Chat with Jennifer Bloomingdale
First in a series of weekly chats on topics related to connecting, collaborating, COVID19, community and more. Grab a cup of coffee, get comfortable, and join us as we wayfind through this time of opportunity and change. Powerful Learning Practice Jennifer...1st Look: Skype Group Video Calls
Teacher Kathy Cassidy has used Skype for years to connect her primary-aged students with the world. So when the company offered free group video to educators, she jumped at the chance. Five classrooms and lots of Lucky Charms to count! Find out what happened and read her “lessons learned.”
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