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10 things to build relationships in the first weeek.

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10 things to build relationships in the first weeek.

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Just connecting with kids.  Creating classroom expectations together, checking in with them about what has been going on.  Listening and engaging.  Have class meetings, for just talking to one another.  Community.

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How to Create Community in a Virtual Classroom.                   1. Ice breaker games, Frayer square, truths and a lie with objects, Flip grid intros.                            2. Create class rules . . . What went well last year, improvements then make expectations and post.                              3. Create traditions and assign class jobs.                    4. Collaborative projects.                        5. Make individual connections  

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How to Create Community in a Virtual Classroom.                   1. Ice breaker games, Frayer square, truths and a lie with objects, Flip grid intros.                            2. Create class rules . . . What went well last year, improvements then make expectations and post.                              3. Create traditions and assign class jobs.                    4. Collaborative projects.                        5. Make individual connections  

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Virtual Learning: 33 Ways to Build Relationships - DebbieShow genuine interest in their interests virtuallyUse Screencastify to record a genuine welcome and a general overview of classEstablish “netiquette”Morning Meetings - SLEGoogle form for a short survey about their (student) interestsParent survey about where their interests are(My add) What do they want us to know about their child?\Virtual Q & A in non school hoursStudent “Break out” room in groups that have similar interestsAcknowledge each student by nameTell me something goodShare myself - good and badFavorite songsPersonal pic of the day - sharing myselfEmoji emotion of the dayLunch bunch

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Virtual Learning: 33 Ways to Build Relationships - DebbieShow genuine interest in their interests virtuallyUse Screencastify to record a genuine welcome and a general overview of classEstablish “netiquette”Morning Meetings - SLEGoogle form for a short survey about their (student) interestsParent survey about where their interests are(My add) What do they want us to know about their child?\Virtual Q & A in non school hoursStudent “Break out” room in groups that have similar interestsAcknowledge each student by nameTell me something goodShare myself - good and badFavorite songsPersonal pic of the day - sharing myselfEmoji emotion of the dayLunch bunch

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How to Create Community in a Virtual Classroom

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How to Create Community in a Virtual Classroom

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*Creating a strong classroom culture is priority number one during the first weeks of school.

*CYBER ICEBREAKERS: ask students to share a drawing or an object that represents their personality or interests. As you move around your virtual classroom from student to student, they will hold their item or drawing offscreen while the rest of us try to remember. Students can also complete one-pagers or a Frayer Square on themselves on a shared Google Slides deck and then present to the class.

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10 Things To Do in the First Weeks of School to Connect with Learners in Distance Learning:  There were a lot of great things in this article that I would like to try during the first few weeks:  Family visits/calls, small group check ins, learning profiles, classroom agreements, class jobs, create routines, morning meetings, message/discussion boards and learning circles.

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10 Things To Do in the First Weeks of School to Connect with Learners in Distance Learning:  There were a lot of great things in this article that I would like to try during the first few weeks:  Family visits/calls, small group check ins, learning profiles, classroom agreements, class jobs, create routines, morning meetings, message/discussion boards and learning circles.

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Building Relationships notesArticle Title: 5 Ways to Connect with Online StudentsStudents online cannot see your body language, smiles (as personal); it is much harder to relate.  Therefore, we need to reach out more frequently.Set times and stick to scheduleBe Flexible (compassion)Create short authentic videosCommunicate IntentionallyBe vulnerable, you are not perfectIn all perfection is not the goal, connection is the goal. Students can see your flaws

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Building Relationships notesArticle Title: 5 Ways to Connect with Online StudentsStudents online cannot see your body language, smiles (as personal); it is much harder to relate.  Therefore, we need to reach out more frequently.Set times and stick to scheduleBe Flexible (compassion)Create short authentic videosCommunicate IntentionallyBe vulnerable, you are not perfectIn all perfection is not the goal, connection is the goal. Students can see your flaws

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Virtual Learning: 33 Ways to Build Relationships - Debbie
Show genuine interest in their interests virtually
Use Screencastify to record a genuine welcome and a general overview of class
Establish “netiquette”
Morning Meetings - SLE
Google form for a short survey about their (student) interests
Parent survey about where their interests are
(My add) What do they want us to know about their child?\
Virtual Q & A in non school hours
Student “Break out” room in groups that have similar interests
Acknowledge each student by name
Tell me something good
Share myself - good and bad
Favorite songs
Personal pic of the day - sharing myself
Emoji emotion of the day
Lunch bunch

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Creating Connections with Online Students

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Creating Connections with Online Students

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-Don't forget your students are real people.
-Provide flexibility in this new and strange situation.
-Posting videos of you talking to the class and giving updates (not just lessons) helps your students get to know you and realize you are a real person too!

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-Try to make 3-5 positive phone calls per day to families.
-Make meaningful connections that are short, tracked, inclusive and authentic.
-Build your knowledge of your students by using index cards with name and information you learned. You can quiz yourself easily then.

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How to Build Strong Relationships with Students if You’re Starting the Year Online: Principles and Practices

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How to Build Strong Relationships with Students if You’re Starting the Year Online: Principles and Practices

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First week-
know student names, connect with each student, learn interests, call parents.
Building Relationships is the strongest currencies with highest rewards.
Even though we are remote we can do this!
Track interactions that are 1 minute in lenght. Have it be both personal and academic.
Start each lesson with a positive statement!

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Communicate. Intentionally.  A lot.

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Start with relationships!
1. connections: recognize by name, remind kids to put distractions away and be present
2. physical limits: aim for less than an hour together (45 minutes usually max online) build in time for movement
3. questions often more important than answers: leave room for wonder and inquiry

IDEAS:
- scavenger hunts
- meaningful storytelling
- take time for students to lead

Teachers set the stage and lead by example to "solotask" such as modeling removing distractions from their workspace.

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This article provided an understanding reminder that we already know how to build relationships.  The author gave some ideas, but also encouraged us to first think about what we already enjoy doing in a regular classroom setting and suggested that we think about how we might remote-ify those activities/discussions, to make them relevant to our current teaching/learning situation.

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Online learning lacks immediacy cues, making it difficult to read our students. Intentional, frequent online connections are important. Be strict with interaction times, yet have flexability with families that have unique circumstances. The extra effort you put in will make them feel valued.

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1.Creating ROUTINES is so important.
2. Do many short, get to know you activities in the beginning.
3. Create class traditions.
4. Do collaborative projects like whole or small group books using google slides where everyone contributes pages.
5. Create shared google slide shows.
6.Off screen things like phone calls, letters in the mail, and driveway visits.

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Many of the tips were things I think most teachers already do, but there were two things that stuck out. One: the article suggested making videos of yourself as much as possible to share with students. Second was to respond to students as much as possible. It helps let them know that you are listening and engaged with what they have to say.

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One thing that was suggested in this article that I would like to incorporate is a class tradition, something that you do every day or week. Some of the suggestions were a semester long talent show or show and tell. Something like this is not only fun but will also allow students to express themselves and for us to get to know them better and in new ways.

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1. House visit (on online zoom visit, or phone call) 2. One-on-one check in 3. Learner Profile worksheet, where students describe themselves 4. Co-created classroom rules 5. Classroom jobs 6. Create and practice routines 7. Morning meetings 8. Discussion boards for students to discuss what they learned (I had a difficult time getting students to use these last time) 9. Collaborative groups similar to the one we are doing now (just like in a real classroom I had difficulties with some students not participating and other students doing all the work. However, unlike the classroom, I had a very difficult time teaching teamwork skills and maintaining accountability online).

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Emotionally Connection - Foster curiosity and kindness (during this stressful time)

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Emotionally Connection - Foster curiosity and kindness (during this stressful time)

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Includes a script for having convos with Ss so that you can build trust, get to know, learn from Ss.

Steps:
-open: communicate that S is important to you
-Ask Q that elicits REAL response, not "fine."
-ask Ss for feedback, what they need, want, think about how class is going
-end with a positive, forward looking comment

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The button to add a note is in the bottom right corner! If you don't see it, you may have to click the "sign in" link in the top right corner first. Then you can "log in with Google" using your work email. (You may need to go back to the link in the original document after you log in.)