# data[].attributes.body
We had fun doing a class show and tell, "meet my pet", and various games (pictionary, scategories, hangman...). It was a way to interact with each other and enjoy each other.
I read to them every day, too, and it was the favorite time for many of them. (not as much fun for me, as I couldn't hear the giggles and gasps that you usually hear when reading aloud).

# data[].attributes.body
It might be helpful to know if household have printers. This way students could print off their work and not be on the computer the whole day. I don't know if we can say each house hold needs one?

# data[].attributes.body
I think that the Modern Classroom Project will help a ton with this. Especially if teams take on a certain subject area to plan. For students they will have very clear expectations of their work and it will stay consistent F2F or online.

# data[].attributes.body
*Parent Communication will be huge. I sent a lot of emails and made a lot of parent videos. These were both helpful to the parents but also they took a lot of time on my end. Like Megan was saying, a parent handbook of some sort would be awesome!
*It would be great to have a protocol for setting up parent meetings.
*Parents should help students set up a learning space for students to work without distractions.

# data[].attributes.body
-Strike a balance between synchronous and asynchronous instruction.
-Set expectations for students for participating in live video classes (sitting properly, no eating, etc).
-I would like teachers to set, post, and follow schedules for synchronous time so that I can join in and observe.

# data[].attributes.body
Try to create an individualized learning plan for each student

# data[].attributes.body
Empathy towards parents.....it is not that they don't want to help, it is that sometimes they don't have the skills (organizational, parenting, limit setting) that we might think are intuitive.
PARENTING CLASSES

# data[].attributes.body
Building relationships from a distance-great list strategies
*Fisher, D., Frey, N., & Hattie, J. (Eds.). (2021). The Distance Learning Playbook (1st ed., Vol. 1). Corwin. https://doi.org/10.1080/13540602.2020.1757421

# data[].attributes.body
What is most important to you about setting up routines and establishing relationships in your classroom.... Another great resource
*Fisher, D., Frey, N., & Hattie, J. (Eds.). (2021). The Distance Learning Playbook (1st ed., Vol. 1). Corwin. https://doi.org/10.1080/13540602.2020.1757421

# data[].attributes.body
English and Spanish teachers will have their own SeeSaw classrooms, correct? First grade teachers battled last year because we had to wait on each other to post activities AND the amount of activities coming in was hard to manage.  It was stressful.  It may be done the way enrichment was done, where students’ activities weren’t part of our classrooms, yes?

# data[].attributes.body
Story Time on Zoom (the kids love it)

Arts & Crafts (scary, right?): We did a couple of Doodle & sketches together...FUN

Student/Star of the week

Student collaboration in Seesaw:

* Have students create a digital birthday card for students' birthdays and send in Seesaw.

* Students can write digital letters and postcards to each other.

# data[].attributes.body
Grading & Feedback
*Focus on feedback, peer collaboration, checklists (self and peer checks), as well as student reflections. This is going to require a mind shift around grades (a direction in which we have already been moving towards). There is still room for summative assessments (and I am not saying we stop giving them), but we really should be looking at the body of evidence that demonstrates students have met standards, skills & objectives. Action items for Feedback:
As teachers plan, they can also plan & collaborate what type of formative assessments to use, what authentic work to use as evidence,what summative assessments, etc.
*Teach students how to use checklists specific to units (checklists will change as units change), and plan days they will use it (i.e a lesson one day will not be moving forward, but and using a checklist so students can assess where they are, what changes they should make, and where they should go next).
*Teach students how to use a checklist to give feedback to their peers.

Resources for teaching to Mastery:

Feedback: https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/episode-13/

https://youtu.be/yVpkQg274N8

https://www.teachbetter.com/

#masterychat on twitter at 7:00 pm CT

# data[].attributes.body
*We should devote our PD this year to blended learning. We need to decide: what exactly are our areas of growth? What resources will we use? Who will lead these trainings? Should we bring in any outside sources?

# data[].attributes.body
*Decide on an appropriate system to give feedback on student work submitted remotely: which assignments?

Use an effective method to give feedback so that it is meaningful. This is something we can use as teachers, can teach students and parents to use as well:

TAG:
Tell about something you like
Ask a question
Give a suggestion (I wonder what it might look like if you....., etc.)

# data[].attributes.body
*Start looking at first unit and recall the power standards, decide the most important objectives, skills & goals, and decide what to omit. Teachers should repeat this process with each new unit. 

* Teachers should collaborate together to come up with common icons they will use to convey meaning (especially since they will be dividing up the teaching lessons, with each other), especially for the younger students. Some icons to be taught are the ones that Seesaw uses (pencil for drawing, camera to take a picture, video to create a video, etc.). 

# data[].attributes.body
As we launch the year:
* Clear expectations with parents: attendance policy (especially attending live Zoom sessions); completing work (especially work on remote days); their role in their child's learning (quiet work/study areas, no eating/playing with toys while on zoom; let your child do their own work; don't create backgrounds for your child (they like to play around with it during class), please attend in appropriate clothes, not costumes and masks (yes, this is based on a real experience I had with a student), etc.
* A lot of the system specifics and expectations should be shared with Parents for Open House (I am assuming OH will likely occur in Zoom).

# data[].attributes.body
Schedules:
Teacher's should collaborate together to configure a F2F schedule that lends itself to a blended style learning. I think the workshop model and Daily 5 can be perfect for this. Ex:
7:45-8:00 Morning routines
8:00- 8:20 Rotation/station 1 (students are: working with teacher, working on independent activities, reading to self/partner, etc.)
8:20-8:35 Whole group: Read aloud
8:37-8:57 Rotation/station 2 
etc, etc.

Immediately decide how we are sharing schedules with parents. What format? How are we sharing them with students and parents? When are we sending them out?

# data[].attributes.body
Be more specific with the attendance policy, perhaps include attendance for live synchronous sessions (whole and small groups, 1-to-1) and work completion in the equation

# data[].attributes.body
Create pacing guide with GL teams for units as they will take longer and need to be reduced

# data[].attributes.body
Download the pocket app or google extension great way to save professional articles, podcasts to share with your team. They make fro great discussion

# data[].attributes.body
Common language, similar set up and routines for zoom, platforms, similar icons etc.

# data[].attributes.body
Headphones/1 device per student, blue light glasses, GOOD INTERNET CONNECTION FOR FAMILIES AND TEACHERS

# data[].attributes.body
*Focus on the learning and not just on the digital tool

# data[].attributes.body
Be clear with instructions-share rubrics and success criteria upfront (that can also be used for assessment purposes-teacher assessment, self-assessments, peer feedback)

# data[].attributes.body
* Establish same expectations,  norms (for students) both in English and Spanish.
* Meeting with parents first week of school year.
* Keep regular schedule during remote learning.
* Learn about Feedfoward

# data[].attributes.body
Now that we know what we're doing (not perfect, but we've learned so much in the past few months), we can have a fresh start with clear expectations for students and families.

We can use a handful great apps to improve engagement and use them across the grade level. We can teach how to use them, social/academic expectations and create routine.

We could use a consistent unit and lesson template and share the curating of lessons across the team. Divide and conquer!

# data[].attributes.body
We're all coming to the new year with different skills.
*Some teachers will need to have 2-3 hours for the Modern Classroom Project
*Some teachers could really use the Google Educator course (both levels provided the Google skills needed for E-learning and GC)
*Some teachers are ready for more advanced skills or could use that time to develop units
*Teams will need time to develop team expectations, templates for units, decide on resources for learning pathways, parent info docs, etc (Once we're all on the same page, divide and conquer)

# data[].attributes.body
Would it be possible for students to access the library occasionally? Maybe if they come to school quickly to get Math workbooks or something?

*Could we send book sets home for book clubs or class novel? A shared texts could give students more to engage and build community

# data[].attributes.body
- establishing routines, just like when they go to school, students should eat before school begins, be awake and changed out of pj's (way more conducive to learning).  Parents are asking for us to help them guide this with their children.
- device per student
- enough internet (be flexible as there will be glitches, but those have mostly been ironed out last school year)
- quiet work space, if there is another class in the background, It is understandable, 1 adult supervising more than 1 student... that is better than the family having a conversation about breakfast or housework with the help.
- video should be on as this is what allows teachers to check for understanding etc.  If students feel self-conscious about setting they may use a virtual background.  I feel that if this is made clear to teachers and parents, it will be easier for teachers to enforce 1 background no changing policy

# data[].attributes.body
We have to be conscious of teacher workload and how feedback takes SO much time and energy.  However, students need formative feedback to guide their learning and to show then they are being held accountable.  Responding with a one-size fits all video or bitmoji for some of the previously agreed upon assignments may be more effective than not responding or than responding independently.  Students stop buying in and trying if they feel their work is "not noticed".
**Feedback may be given among peers, this keeps accountability and motivation. It also takes some off teacher's shoulders (after partners have been made and expectations have been set)

# data[].attributes.body
More than ever! Especially if SEP is being so flexible (as Ileana stated with not being able to set expectations for being present and complete work) it is a wonderful time for alignment among programs. ESPECIALLY in terms of assessment and grading. Thoughts: take focus away from "neatness" and put it on "independence". Include aspects like risk taking, effort and reaching out for help as expectations are different.

# data[].attributes.body
We can give students feedback in different ways:
*quick, instant feedback on EdPuzzle videos, or online games/activities.
* comments within Google docs and slides
* video comments with Screencastify or Loom for a asynchronous writing conference

# data[].attributes.body
I believe this is key and I appreciate the fact that schedules have been created:  This will avoid parents comparing as much.  It will also help teachers maintain a better balance and stay healthier.

I must stress that, again and again, parents all agree that one of the biggest benefits of online learning has been flexibility it provides. Working parents or families with more than 2 children need this flexibility. It is a hard balance to establish.

# data[].attributes.body
ESSENTIALS (using the ones mentioned in the Modern Classroom Project Course)
1. Instructional videos - one objective, 6 min ideal, use images and handwriting (not lots of text), faster pace (enery and enthusiasm), make it personal.
2. Embedded Questions and Guided notes
3. Learning Management Systems (LMS) - i.e. seesaw for P1st, 1st and 2nd and google classroom for 3rd and 4th
-training teachers, parents and students (goal/priority - KEEP
IT SIMPLE!
a) Keep things organized
b) Follow a logical progression
c) Be patient
d) Note: Decide if it will be organized daily, weekly or per trimester
4. Must do (essential for ALL) / Should do (for practice) / Aspire to do (extensions - high flying students)
5. Progress Tracker
6. Collaboration (entire community)
7. Motivational Strategies
8. Masery Checks (exit tickets) + Criteria (rubrics, etc)
9. Revision and Reassessment Policies
10. Metacognitive Reflection

Note: we know one-size fits all lectures do not work.

# data[].attributes.body
SCHEDULES AND ROUTINES
We need to set them up so we can always be FLEXIBLE to go from distance learning to blended to F2F (this is not only for now - the world after this is  moving to that direction). This is why a system like the Modern Classroom Project will help us stay in the loop. Parents are already asking me if distance learning will be an option for the future - some families who have more than one house or who travel LOVE it. They would like school to be F2F, but with the option to do distance learning when needed.  We are in the private sector who will start providing it. For example, Stanford a pioneer is already the #1 online HS.
Also, this works really well for students with needs since they have the option to re-enforce concepts at home with instructional videos from their teachers not a tutor who does not know the school curriculum - the tutor/ parent can be better informed of how to support outside school.

# data[].attributes.headline
Claudia                                          CLEAR EXPECTATIONS TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY SINCE THE BEGINNING

# data[].attributes.subject
Claudia                                          CLEAR EXPECTATIONS TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY SINCE THE BEGINNING

# data[].attributes.body
1st: Staff (define expectations for whole school, ES section, and grade level - English and Spanish togeter per grade level)
2nd: Parents
3rd: Students

IMPORTANT: We need to be aligned since discrepancies cause the problems

# data[].attributes.body
* Clear expectations to students: Include this with all other BOY expectations and routines that are taught: I raise my hand to speak; I keep my video on, etc.

*Students will need to be trained on the LMS ASAP (Seesaw & Google Classroom).

# data[].attributes.body
As we kick off the year and develop a fresh start for our learning, each grade can create a quick parent guide: how to reach us, what is Google Classroom, a table with the apps/programs we'll be using with how to use them and their purpose, Zoom expectations, what does assessment and feedback look like. This can be a doc that is posted on our websites and shared in email newsletters..

# data[].attributes.body
*Establish norms by setting up schedules, routines, and procedures for eLearning as we would in a F2F classroom
*Teach these things explicitly daily in the 1st weeks of school
*Make sure your "list of expectations" includes input from students, is short, and is stated positively (it can serve as a good tool for discussion if problems arise)
*Zoom best practices: how to sit, how to respond, how to use the chat productively, etc.

*Fisher, D., Frey, N., & Hattie, J. (Eds.). (2021). The Distance Learning Playbook (1st ed., Vol. 1). Corwin. https://doi.org/10.1080/13540602.2020.1757421

# data[].attributes.body
* Teachers
* Parents
* Students- Seesaw or Classroom...

# data[].attributes.body
I'm just thinking about the things that were difficult during eLearning...
* Workload for students and teachers.
- I think that the Modern Classroom Project will help a ton with this. Especially if teams take on a certain subject area to plan. For students they will have very clear expectations of their work and it will stay consistent F2F or online.
* Feedback
- In the classroom, we give a lot of verbal feedback. I felt like I had to give feedback on everything the students did which took a lot of time. Feedback is super important but I would like to find a more consistent way to offer feedback.
- Jacob sent our team this and it cleared many things up for me.
https://catlintucker.com/

* Content/Curriculum
- We have to remember that students will take longer when working at home. I worry about "getting through" curriculum vs. mastery of the power standards.
*Parent Communication
- This will be huge. I sent a lot of emails and made a lot of parent videos. These were both helpful to the parents but also they took a lot of time on my end. Like Megan was saying, a parent handbook of some sort would be awesome!