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Having the ability to virtually connect everyday with students who have been fully remote since the start of this school year is priceless.

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VILS gives us the ability to connect for PLC with colleagues and plan engaging synchronous  instruction for our students who are learning at home.

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They learn so quickly...installing extensions and applying when needed

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They learn so quickly...installing extensions and applying when needed

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Synchronous teaching before it was the expected thing

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Synchronous teaching before it was the expected thing

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It is like Star Trek speed how much we have learned in so little time.  My whole approach to instruction has shifted and then shifted again.

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It is like Star Trek speed how much we have learned in so little time.  My whole approach to instruction has shifted and then shifted again.

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We benefit from VILS because our students are able to connect virtually and because we are able to have support developing tech skills

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We benefit from VILS because our students are able to connect virtually and because we are able to have support developing tech skills

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My colleagues have worked under challenging conditions to develop new skills

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My colleagues have worked under challenging conditions to develop new skills

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Many students have engaged and remained focused of their learning in challenging times

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Many students have engaged and remained focused of their learning in challenging times

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That technology is critical in order to keep kids engaged in learning

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That technology is critical in order to keep kids engaged in learning

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Our students are so computer smart, they impress me with the way they navigate through the chrome book and showing me different things that I can do. 

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Our students are so computer smart, they impress me with the way they navigate through the chrome book and showing me different things that I can do. 

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I was trained in Nearpod but never applied the learning. I need a refresher class and then application with it. 

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I was trained in Nearpod but never applied the learning. I need a refresher class and then application with it. 

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Every teacher in this building has pushed themselves to be a better educator, in the middle of a worldwide pandemic, because we love our kids and care about them as humans and as students. We have proven, this year without a doubt, that we are in it for the kids.

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Students have helped teachers, themselves, and peers with everything from wake-up texts to accessing technology and lessons. They have stepped up in a major way.

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How to hold students accountable for their own learning now that they have the latest tech/internet and "no excuses".

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Our kids need social-emotional supports now more than ever before

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If a student is "absent" for class, our classrooms are always accessible. Google Classroom allows for us to host, grades are posted, feedback is accessed. Classes can be recorded from the meets and seen at anytime in case student/family has questions regarding content for homework/missing work. 

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If a student is "absent" for class, our classrooms are always accessible. Google Classroom allows for us to host, grades are posted, feedback is accessed. Classes can be recorded from the meets and seen at anytime in case student/family has questions regarding content for homework/missing work. 

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VILS allows for materials to be accessible.

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Technology has changed learning. Teachers act as a facilitator, students need to take accountability and responsibility for their learning. 

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Technology has changed learning. Teachers act as a facilitator, students need to take accountability and responsibility for their learning. 

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How to have more control over what my students are accessing while using the chromebook. Chromebooks are an awesome learning tool but also a walking distraction. 

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How to have more control over what my students are accessing while using the chromebook. Chromebooks are an awesome learning tool but also a walking distraction. 

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I've learned how to use flipgrid, vocaroo, screencastify, closed captioning in slides and Gmeets, developing breakout rooms, jamboard, and writing comments in GClassrooms.

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I've learned how to use flipgrid, vocaroo, screencastify, closed captioning in slides and Gmeets, developing breakout rooms, jamboard, and writing comments in GClassrooms.

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Nicole Sheahan is a gift from the heavens.

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Nicole Sheahan is a gift from the heavens.

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Man oh man, do I love when kids ask for help of their own volition! I've seen big improvements with this in 2020 and it's great.

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Students thrive in consistency and suffer in chaos. Whether it's adapting with teachers who are adjusting what platforms we use as we see what works and what doesn't, or just being patient with technology issues, the majority of my students have been very adaptable.

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We have so much on our plates, but it is crystal clear that teachers are doing everything they can to try to get in touch with families.

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Provide us with a coach that is accessable and eager to help us.

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I expected some of my coworkers, especially older ones (sorry, innate biases) to have a hard time adapting to the technology. I've been impressed by how hard everyone - but especially some of my coworkers who did not use tech much until closure - has worked to become proficient in different tech resources.

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Weekly emails

Ability to share knowledge of technology

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Not having to parallel plan tech AND no-tech lessons for students without access to technology.

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There are not enough hours in the day to get done everything that needs to get done. I would love more technology tools and resources that help with time management, efficiency, not reinventing the wheel, anything!

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I have been very impressed by some of the effort that some students have shown in taking responsibility for their work by staying late after class to connect with a teacher or sending an email to keep the teacher up to date.

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I've learned how to use Nearpod, Google Jamboard, Flipgrid, and a host of other digital platforms.

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Attendence virtually

Problem solving their own technology

Self advocacy is improving

Better communicating via email.

8th grade floor

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Screencastify is a great tool for making tutorials showing students how to use certain platforms, etc. Or even to show students *exactly* how we want something done because teachers are picky :-)

I really, really, really love Nearpod. Making them can be super time consuming, but I see the most student engagement with Nearpod so I'm trying to use it as often as possible.

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Platforms and More Platforms, and I Don't Mean Shoes

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Platforms and More Platforms, and I Don't Mean Shoes

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Our students have had to learn a variety of platforms from teachers with a variety of learning styles. They have perservered through all of this and put in a lot of effort to be successful in a time of social distancing, which makes learning extremely challenging.

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How to create engaging lessons that engage all students

How to use breakout rooms successfully.

How to engage when they are working remotely.

How to use the google classroom rubrics

From the 8 th grade floor

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I feel as if I am the proverbial jack of all trades, master of none. I want to master one platform; I just don't  know yet which one that would or should be. I do want it to be one that draws high student engagement.

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I feel as if I am the proverbial jack of all trades, master of none. I want to master one platform; I just don't  know yet which one that would or should be. I do want it to be one that draws high student engagement.

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navigating google classroom
Cami
Specific tools such as:
Screencastify
Flipgrid
Touchscreen ability of chromebooks
Use of stylis
Google Keep
Jamboard
Padlet
Canvas

From the 8th grade floor:)

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I am so impressed with ALL of you! There is not one teacher in our building who has not grown as an integrator of educational tech. From just figuring out GClassroom last spring to using Nearpod, Jamboard, Google Chrome, Sceencastify, and so many others... you have grown in leaps and bounds. I can't wait to see what you do in 2021!!