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Many of our staff have created a Site, a Google Classroom, started using Flipgrid, Meets, Screencastify, etc. Previously they were hesitant to try these things. This situation has forced them to grow, and I think many of them are pleasantly surprised with how they are doing with it. Students are also gaining valuable experience using technology to learn from home.

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I learned today that you can stream NearPod live remotely. It is a great resource, especially for elementary kids.

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 I have seen the faces of all 25 of my 5th graders via Google Meet, over half of whom are using district-provided Chromebooks.

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 I have seen the faces of all 25 of my 5th graders via Google Meet, over half of whom are using district-provided Chromebooks.

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A few highlights we've done so far:

Correct paper packets together every morning

Daily "recess" at 1pm when kids can hang out and video chat

Completed small group projects via Google slides

Played Kahoot together

Continue our daily read aloud (recorded for students to listen later if they are responsible for younger siblings)

Our principal and school counselor joined us for Friday closing circle (weekly SEL classroom tradition)

I've met every students' pets and stuffed animals

I feel very connected to my students, excited to see them learn more independently, and energized by the collaboration with my colleagues.

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Personal learning through Online Modules.

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Personal learning through Online Modules.

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I've been filling in my time while waiting to hear from students by looking at all the online modules for PD your staff has supplied. I am beyond grateful for it all. I may not get very good at all of it, or I may not even decide to use some of it with my students, but it has given me things to learn and time away from the worry of this pandemic. That is priceless.

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I use Google Meet 4 times a week with my kids. This connection is so important. They love seeing my cat and I love seeing their animals too.
- via email 3/28/2020

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As Sophomore Class Advisor, I just had my first Google Meet with our class officers and it brought such relief to be able to get together to check in.
- Administrative Assistant/Athletics & Activities via email 3/27/2020

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Teachers have adapted and excelled at doing things completely differently and outside the box, within just a matter of weeks!

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Teachers have adapted and excelled at doing things completely differently and outside the box, within just a matter of weeks!

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Teachers have been amazingly creative and have done fast-track learning with technology in order to reach their students.   SPED teachers have run IEP meetings remotely to great success, teachers are using YouTube for messages and instruction, and of course Google Meet.  I couldn't be more impressed with how staff has been able to reach students and support them remotely.

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My positive experience has been exploring Canvas and Google Keep . . .

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My positive experience has been exploring Canvas and Google Keep . . .

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I am looking something to work as an interactive whiteboard to work with students online. Google Keep with the stylus and Canvas look like 2 great options to share as I continue with my Google Meets.

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My positive experience has been helping parents and students access their online learning. 

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My positive experience has been helping parents and students access their online learning. 

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Students and I have been sharing our "Roses & Thorns" in a FlipGrid format to interact "live" with one another but at their own pace and timeline. It's been paramount in allowing for differentiated instruction remotely and it fosters a sense of togetherness and trust among us.

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My first year Japanese class and I created a collaborative slide deck where I can post mini screencastify clips of the directions along with their rough drafts. Students are learning from one another and it gives us a sense of community. I can edit student work and provide individualized feedback. We also had a Google Meet and went through some common grammatical mistakes (in presentation mode) so I could essentially reteach some basic concepts of crafting sentences using this SlideDeck. Let me know if you cannot open the attached link.

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I was pleased with the amount of students that have actually checked in. I'm now at 85% and have called every student that has not checked in somewhere: Google Classroom, Google Meet or by email. I'm sure I need to see their faces more than they need to see mine 8)

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I was pleased with the amount of students that have actually checked in. I'm now at 85% and have called every student that has not checked in somewhere: Google Classroom, Google Meet or by email. I'm sure I need to see their faces more than they need to see mine 8)

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I am also starting to learn more about Flipgrid. I've never used it before, but I think I might start! It is pretty cool! 

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I am also starting to learn more about Flipgrid. I've never used it before, but I think I might start! It is pretty cool! 

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I have had a few teachers comment that this crazy time has forced them to really learn Google Classroom, Google Meet, Zoom, Padlet, and other technology integration tools that they might have never taken the time to learn before. I love hearing teachers becoming more comfortable with tech.

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Created several units of study on Google Sites, and have a few kids check in on Google Meets! Actively Learn has amazing resources, too, and will continue to curate content there as well. 

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Created several units of study on Google Sites, and have a few kids check in on Google Meets! Actively Learn has amazing resources, too, and will continue to curate content there as well. 

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I've used Screencast-O-Matic for years, and now they have a caption feature - great for teaching ELL students!

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I've been doing lots of Zoom and Meet meetings for work and personal use and it is great! I never really got into video chats before, but I have found it helps to see faces in this situation. I am glad we have a way to personally connect during this crazy time.

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I've made two videos with screencastify so far! I've never used it so it was a new thing for me. I have already shared one video with my staff about some tips on google meet. The second video is showing the kids how to sign in to the online science curriculum. I am hoping to get kids on there soon!