by Jennifer Bloomingdale | Oct 20, 2020 | News, Uncategorized, Virtual Coffee
Have an ongoing question or challenge that has you stumped? Or want to connect with other educators that are facing similar challenges? Join us for a special “Bring your Challenge Coffee Chat!” Grab your favorite beverage, bring your burning questions...
by April Chamberlain | Oct 16, 2020 | Instant Impact Collaborative Cohort, Learning communities, Less Teacher, More Student, Remote Learning- COVID-19, Teaching Online
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?
by Christen Dodd | Oct 15, 2020 | 21st Century Teaching, Connected Educator, Instant Impact Collaborative Cohort
Help! I can’t see what my students are doing 😢 It’s important to visually see student work, especially this year. I’ll be the first one to admit that I struggled with feeling blind this semester. I’ve cried more than ever (and still have moments where I need to take a...
by Jennifer Bloomingdale | Oct 13, 2020 | Instant Impact Collaborative Cohort, 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...
by Jennifer Bloomingdale | Oct 13, 2020 | Instant Impact Collaborative Cohort
It’s past time to talk about it…teacher stress, burnout and overwhelm! With all our best intentions, Internet and school supported resources, endless hours of planning and preparing, why is it so hard to slow down, simplify and care...