Great Things I Have Noticed this Week:
*Despite being in a pandemic, everyone has stepped up with capes on:
- Started researching and sharing ideas with each other for virtual teaching.
- Started connecting with students, reaching out via email, Schoology and even starting 1:1 Bluejeans for students struggling at home and reaching out to teachers.
- Staff members working to put together care packages of materials for students to have at home.
- Many staff members delivering lunches and packages.
- Staff supporting and helping each other out.
As Dr. Thompson said, crisis reveals character, and your kindness and passion for our students, community and each other is shining through! I could not be more proud to be a part of this district!
Upcoming Events:
Monday - virtual learning activities start
Tuesday/Thursday - online tech bluejeans support 11:00-1:00pm if you want to drop in for help
Wednesday - 11:00 Virtual faculty meeting
-let me know if you have any students you haven't heard from (if you just send me this list at the end of the day or Thursday morning, then I can start making contacts)
Friday, March 27 - new date for students to turn in previous assignments, projects or reassessments
Monday, March 30 - teachers finalize grades by 4PM
Virtual Learning Resources for Teaching:
Using OneDrive to post videos (thanks Amanda!)
Four Strategies for Effective Online Instruction
What Teachers in China Have Learned in the Past Month
Students' Journals Could be Primary Sources
Professional Learning resources:
Ditch that Textbook online digital summit is back open :)
CESA webinars - two a day :)
Just for YOU:
Teachers, the Next Weeks of Online Learning Don't Have to Be Perfect
15 Ways to Practice Self-Care in the Time of Coronavirus
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