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Has some pretty great insight into building culture in the "Teaching Band & Orchestra" book.

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I can use flipgrid to facilitate connecting with each other knowing that I'll be monitoring the interactions and supporting them through it. I can pop in and add a short feedback or just a fun comment or acknowledge their work/interactions with each other.

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I like the idea of doing cohosting, it's also something that could work really well with other directors as we could meet with different student groups from other schools as we all specialize in different instruments. Great way to let students feel connected not only with our school and me as a teacher, but also know they have support beyond that

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I bookmarked a lot of the articles shared in the PD document. There are so many great ideas that I had not even considered.

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I liked the idea of having students greet each other at the beginning of the meeting. I liked the idea of creating an interest survey and then putting the results together to share commonalities between students.

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I really like the idea of building a word cloud about ourselves and using that as our background or just sharing it with each other. 

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I really like the idea of building a word cloud about ourselves and using that as our background or just sharing it with each other. 

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I love the "I spy" activity in the students' backgrounds. I'll definitely add this to my "virtual bag of tricks".

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I love the "I spy" activity in the students' backgrounds. I'll definitely add this to my "virtual bag of tricks".

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Consistency in procedures and expectations help keep "the room" safe because there are no surprises.

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When students see me doing the activity also, they buy in more. I like the idea of creating original memes that would apply specifically to the people in our class.

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I bookmarked the resources listed in the "WeAreTeachers" website.

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A ton... have bookmarked them for future reference

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Make them laugh!

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Utlize badges and smilies for interactions

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Our building is doing a book study using The Distance Learning Playbook.

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I need to remember to have a little fun. Funny videos or a virtual class pet.

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The impotence of setting norms even on line is one thing I will take with me.

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There are tons of SEL ideas to be found online in educator forums.

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There are tons of SEL ideas to be found online in educator forums.

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The first week I am doing all get to know you and ice breaker type stuff during morning meetings. 

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The first week I am doing all get to know you and ice breaker type stuff during morning meetings. 

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I love the idea of using funny videos or memes as inside jokes. Especially with older kids

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I love the idea of using funny videos or memes as inside jokes. Especially with older kids

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In a previous school, I used the second step SEL curriculum. I will use some of those ideas (they use the hand model of the brain) to help children develop empathy and self-regulate. I wish we had a common vocabulary within the district for students to learn.

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I am asking students to send me a short video introduction with their name and something special about themselves to help me learn those names!

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We already use morning meetings at our school, but I have been pretty lax about including a message.  We are planning as a team to create a message or other prompt for kids to see before they log in to the zoom meeting, so that they have ample time to prepare.  But I also LOVE the idea of making setting an alarm on the iPad a part of that initial gathering.  Too smart!

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This first week I am only working one on one with my students and their families. 

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This first week I am only working one on one with my students and their families. 

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My school counselor has been invaluable. The relationships are more important than any content or assignment I could have the students do this first week.

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My school counselor has been invaluable. The relationships are more important than any content or assignment I could have the students do this first week.

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So many great ideas, strategies, and resources. I will take some more time to review and apply.

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During remote learning in the spring in addition to Class Morning meetings I set up weekly individual students with me to connect listening to students read a story of their choice. This year I would like to incorporate small group online so they can also get more peer ineraction.

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We began our day with Morning Meeting int the classroom sharing a Morning Message on the screen and participating in Spanish Oral Language morning activities. When we went to remote learning I began our virtual we started with this same routine with adjustments to virtual realm.

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I'm still new so my resources include my background in psychology and advice from colleagues.

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Learning more about the different platforms that can be used was most helpful.

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I really want to use the idea of humor and inside jokes to build a classroom culture of fun and openness. I have given my classes a class nickname before and I think that goes perfectly with the ideas presented.

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I try to make sure students know I am interested in them, their lives and their knowledge. I try to make sure they have a chance to let a piece of who they are out during our meetings virtually. Whether they share, bring something to the meeting or engage in some fun Q and A.

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I really love the idea of continuing inside jokes as gifs or things like that. I think humor is a very valuable tool for building connections.

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Checking in is important. Morning meetings is a wonderful way to do that. Connecting during PLC's on more levels than just school.

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Students need to know you care. Asking basic questions about how they are doing or their interests.

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Students need to know you care. Asking basic questions about how they are doing or their interests.

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I think that checking is key. Morning meetings and building connections relationships through questions not regarding content helps to facilitate a better virtual environment.

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I think that checking is key. Morning meetings and building connections relationships through questions not regarding content helps to facilitate a better virtual environment.

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Creating Classroom Community Online was a resource I found useful in building classroom culture.

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I think focusing the first couple weeks on building relationships whether that's through scavenger hunts on video meetings or get to know you activities that are done independently. When students feel connected to us in relationships, they will be more motivated to try in our classes.

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I liked the practice of doing a google forms to check in how people are doing/feeling. This can be adjusted to check in on emotions, academics, thoughts, etc. This can also even be sent to parents to get some feedback and creating a community.

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I loved the Shared Teaching resource with 25 ideas on how to build culture. It was great for younger elementary students.

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I think showing students that you are interested in them and care about them is so important in keeping them motivated and engaged, just like when we are face to face.

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I think using that Morning Meeting as a time to get to know students will be important since we are beginning the year on-line.

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Remaining consistent with students is so important. Being present, and actively listening to and engaging with them during the times that you are allotted is key. Making lessons fun and creative will help keep them interested and engaged.

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I appreciate the concept of using various platforms and strategies to help build classroom culture as well as fostering relationships with students.

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I think most of the resources here were very useful.

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I think most of the resources here were very useful.

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Checking in with each student individually will be really important. This should be done through video chat so the student can see me as we talk and not just words on a screen.

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Checking in with each student individually will be really important. This should be done through video chat so the student can see me as we talk and not just words on a screen.

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It is important for students to know what to expect in those virtual meetings. Then we can get to know each other and build that classroom community.

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I think establishing norms is the best way to start. This way we will feel more comfortable building relationships.

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I think establishing norms is the best way to start. This way we will feel more comfortable building relationships.

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I will continue having morning meeting every day just virtually now. This will give students opportunity to interact with each other.

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Joining multiply classes together in a Padlet.

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Consistency, always "checking in" to make sure their basic needs are being met before moving on to other challenges, using lots of Grace and compassion!

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Consistency, always "checking in" to make sure their basic needs are being met before moving on to other challenges, using lots of Grace and compassion!

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I will be using bits and pieces from all! Loved them!

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I have always had morning meeting in my classroom. This won't be any different virtually. I will do morning meeting through Zoom where we can share with each other and build relationships.

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Participating in this, I realized I need to create a platform where students can share funny videos or memes to break the tension associated with this online learning and pandemic.

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I think it is important to make sure you listen to whoever (whether student or coworker) to challenges or excitements in their life.

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To let students in on who I am as a person. The more students can see you as a "real" person, the more connected they can feel to you.

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I liked all the resources and will refer back to use pieces of everything from the activities.

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Morning meetings where students are able to feel comfortable with the classroom community and help build those relationships.

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All resources were super helpful!

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Being honest and creative. Starting with fun getting to know you actives then moving establishing routines.

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Sharing parts of your personal life with both coworkers and students will help build connections and opens up the path for others to do the same.

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All were helpful!

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Morning meetings, being consistent and being patient.

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By building relationships. I would like to attend classroom meetings and also PLT meetings with staff.

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All were super helpful

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Allow students to see you and all of your regular classroom quirks; be real. Allow students to be creative and share themselves. Establish norms and routines. Allow for choice. Be flexible.

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It is important to establish relationships first before we can dive into content. Be yourself. Let students see the real you.

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That it is important to share your personality with the students even online that way they can feel more connected to you.

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All of the resources in this were super helpful.

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I think that morning meetings will be a great and engaging way to get each day started on the right foot, while also being able to build relationships with each other.

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I think that we need to find ways to connect with students by asking them what they like or don't like and building on those things. Works the same for adults.

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I think Morning Meeting will help in creating a positive relationship with my students.

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I don't really have anything to add because I feel like I am always learning through this process.

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I got something out of all of the resources which was great! The one I appreciated most is how to have Engaging Virtual Meetings. That's something I know I am going to need to step up.

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Give them something that they WANT to engage with.

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Be consistent and purposeful.  they can count on something to be in place everyday.  Shake things up by bringing in a co-host or be in a different setting.  Do a version of show and tell.  Having expectations and norms will also help.

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I liked the idea of finding ways to share your personality with the students, even though we are online.

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Bringing all of the strategies I'd normally use to create that culture for learning but will need to apply it differently. I liked the different ideas to build community like scavenger hunts, share a joke, thinking games, lunch with me, etc. What ever I need to do to build the relationship first is going to make all the difference,

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Any resource with a list of ideas for activities. I loved the scavenger hunt ideas and the dress-up days/spirit week ideas.

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Create expectations and a sense of safety. Then build relationships by getting to know my students. Play games, draw, etc. Hopefully I will be able to transfer the positive relationship I've created to help with motivation.

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Continuing to build upon students interests throughout the year.

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I think the biggest thing to do is establish a positive environment from the beginning, create expectations and positively reinforce them. Engage with kids authentically, and they will keep coming back and repeat what they see.

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I am excited to implement some of the interactive activities to engage my students and make my class a place that they look forward to coming to. I love all the different ideas I got here. May have printed every resource and put it in a binder for quick reference...

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Lots of getting to know you activities, porch meetings, 1:1 Zoom meetings with kids

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Ensuring we do fun stuff, and doing it deliberately!  Not just throwing it in randomly but setting aside time for it

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I found the Edutopia Fostering a strong virtual community to be helpful.

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I want some of my first communications/assignments to be get to know you activities. I want to share with my students and have them feel safe sharing with me.

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I love the idea of a check in question during virtual meetings that is not related to content. That allows connections to be built and that culture to build.

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I found all of the material in this PD useful. I especially liked the 25 ways to build classroom community and the distance learning playbook.

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The fact that a lot of what you do virtually is what you do in the building. Establishing your expectations and building routines and structure is important, but so is empathy and laughter. Morning meetings and doing activities to get to know the students is huge.

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There were so many ideas in this PD of how to build relationships and creating fun and engaging ways to interest students in their virtual learning. I plan on incorporating many of these strategies in my meetings and lesson.

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The importance of establishing virtual classroom culture and the many ideas on how to do this.

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It was all useful, but I especially like the 25 Ways to build Classroom Community online. I liked how it game ideas that teachers could implement next week.

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To me, everything is useful. I'm trying to be an information sponge.

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Learning their names as well as something personal about them will be a big help. Being able to relate to something in their life will hopefully increase the students motivation to attend and participate in class.

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As this is my first year teaching, I am going to start with the basics for both the student's as well as my own benefit. I'm hoping to then be able to transfer my classroom culture smoothly once we are back to in-person.

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Taking time to get to know student names/nicknames is huge, especially when you have 100+ students. Teams meetings are going to be huge as we start the year virtually.

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The first 2 weeks I am going to work on making sure students have a routine in my class. I am going to use this time to have them fill out a "getting to know you" form and keep track of how to pronounce their names/nicknames and putting a face with their name. I am going to be clear and concise with all instruction and do my best to not make them feel overwhelmed.

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Learning and pronouncing names (nicknames), keeping a daily routine, frequent meetings, making sure to record all meetings/classes, continuing with jokes/memes/gifs, keeping myself 'real' online so when we do go back to the classroom, it's an easier transition, using MS Forms to track attendance and for check in/exit ticket, making sure there are clear norms (digital and student-to-student). I did most of these in class, just need to make sure it continues!