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Some of my students have low energy, enthusiasm, or engagement on Zoom. They are just sitting there and don't often contribute.

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Some of my students are misplacing materials, are not organized, or can’t find materials needed for my Zoom lessons.

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I have a student who consistently has too much background noise. They need to stay muted and so don't get to participate as fully.

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I want to meet with my students or check-in with their at-home work more regularly. Help!

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I want to meet with my students or check-in with their at-home work more regularly. Help!

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I need an idea for a brain break or morning greeting. Help!

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I need an idea for a brain break or morning greeting. Help!

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I'm out of Zoom games and need ideas to "spice it up." Help! 

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I'm out of Zoom games and need ideas to "spice it up." Help! 

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I have a student who is pretending to work, still turning off their screen, and/or not following our Zoom expectations. They often unmute with distracting or unhelpful comments.

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I have parents who are too involved (Won't let their child participate independently, feeding their child during Zoom, whispering answers to them.)

I have parents who are not involved enough with supporting their students. (Missing materials, late for Zooms, students aren't even coming to Zooms.)

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remind them to get learning materials ready at the beginning of the lesson. 

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remind them to get learning materials ready at the beginning of the lesson. 

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We spend time at the end of each day (on Zoom and in class) packing together. I put the packing list on the screen and then ask to see them physically pack them. Time consuming at first but definitely helped!

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We spend time at the end of each day (on Zoom and in class) packing together. I put the packing list on the screen and then ask to see them physically pack them. Time consuming at first but definitely helped!

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I often find that when I traditionally lead an activity that sometimes students just sit and watch. When I add "bells and whistles" (example - a timer, an animation, a GIF) they like to play along. It's a bit sad, but I cannot deny that using those bells and whistles gets them moving more.

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remind the class of turning camera on; talk to that student privately or email his/her parents

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Explore ways to have the students lead activities

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Explore ways to have the students lead activities

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Some students can be quite unsafe in their home environment and adult supervision is not always there.

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Some students can be quite unsafe in their home environment and adult supervision is not always there.

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Plan some brain breaks and fun games. And zoom video filter is a good tool to let the younger one have more interest.

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Plan some brain breaks and fun games. And zoom video filter is a good tool to let the younger one have more interest.

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We give 3 chances: first chance is a friendly written reminder in the chat, second chance is a more stern warning in the chat, third chance they are moved to the waiting room, then spoken to in breakout room and an email is sent to parents.  

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We give 3 chances: first chance is a friendly written reminder in the chat, second chance is a more stern warning in the chat, third chance they are moved to the waiting room, then spoken to in breakout room and an email is sent to parents.  

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Bring backpack to zoom. Pack up together on zoom. 

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Bring backpack to zoom. Pack up together on zoom. 

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My class has a theme song which really helps re-energise the kids. I sometimes use it before doing something that I think will require the kids to concentrate for a longer period of time.

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My class has a theme song which really helps re-energise the kids. I sometimes use it before doing something that I think will require the kids to concentrate for a longer period of time.

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I have used a random spinner and screen share (wheelofnames.com) to let kids who I will be calling on  next. 

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I have used a random spinner and screen share (wheelofnames.com) to let kids who I will be calling on  next. 

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On your 2nd screen, show the materials they need  as kids come in.

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On your 2nd screen, show the materials they need  as kids come in.

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Before leaving class on the in person day, review with the class what they need to do when they get home to be ready for their Zoom day.

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Some students' sibling having another zoom class in the same room.

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Some students' sibling having another zoom class in the same room.

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When showing a video led activity, I will often preview it first to let them see it and then explain it. I find that the first time they see something they just want to watch, but the second time through (once more familiar) the participation increases.

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We will give reminders also and let the student stay a little bit longer after the lesson. And have a conversation with her/him.

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We will give reminders also and let the student stay a little bit longer after the lesson. And have a conversation with her/him.

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I always go back to the mantra of never email with hard news. I wonder if a phone call to families for those families who are still not following the Zoom plan would be useful? 

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I always go back to the mantra of never email with hard news. I wonder if a phone call to families for those families who are still not following the Zoom plan would be useful? 

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Geoff mentioned all of these again in this week's newsletter – don't eat on Zoom, arrive on time, be prepared!

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Have the students do some hand on tasks, eg. write/draw on whiteboard to visualise their understanding. I found that some quiet leaners are engaged in this area.

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During morning meeting, we talk about what materials they will need during the next period on ZOOM. I ask the kids to show me quickly if it their item is near by. The visual helps the "lost children" see what it is that they need to have ready for the next class. 

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During morning meeting, we talk about what materials they will need during the next period on ZOOM. I ask the kids to show me quickly if it their item is near by. The visual helps the "lost children" see what it is that they need to have ready for the next class. 

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I have used the poll function to some success. This allows kids to vote for the activity or greeting of their choosing.

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We go over our "zoom promises" which are essentially the 4Bs at the beginning of the week, or when I am noticing behaviors. 

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We go over our "zoom promises" which are essentially the 4Bs at the beginning of the week, or when I am noticing behaviors. 

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https://www.gonoodle.com/

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This is one I struggle with and it just occured to me...maybe we need to emphasize that Zoom IS school. Maybe have a student rubric for Zoom behaviors that parents need to sign every two weeks or something like that. 

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This is one I struggle with and it just occured to me...maybe we need to emphasize that Zoom IS school. Maybe have a student rubric for Zoom behaviors that parents need to sign every two weeks or something like that. 

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Maybe let the student tell you the reason and also tell their parents your concern. If it doesn't work, then write a email to the parents and do the kindly reminder?

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Maybe let the student tell you the reason and also tell their parents your concern. If it doesn't work, then write a email to the parents and do the kindly reminder?

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I will sometimes tell the student to remain after the zoom session so that we can have a “talk”

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Playing with backgrounds, names and emojis still occurs. I give the G1 and G2 1 minute at the beginning to organize (this includes a background and name reminder). This usually solves it.

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build in time when they have a break, play a game...

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A little reminder here and there on why we have zoom, and the 4bs.

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A little reminder here and there on why we have zoom, and the 4bs.

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I love the idea of having a clear plan before launching the screen-free break. Everyone needs to have an idea of what they're about to go do.

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I love the idea of having a clear plan before launching the screen-free break. Everyone needs to have an idea of what they're about to go do.

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I use mute all when there is lots of noise (like I imagine many of us do). Then I call on students for participation when appropriate.

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I had to send an email to the parents reminding them to keep the supply bag near the children's work space. It was amazing how much time we save now!

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I had to send an email to the parents reminding them to keep the supply bag near the children's work space. It was amazing how much time we save now!

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This is a constant problem in my class. I don't have a solution other than mute everyone. I am grateful that we can unmute again, it saves a lot of time. Though now the kids have gotten faster so we inadvertently end up playing mute/unmute tag!  

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This is a constant problem in my class. I don't have a solution other than mute everyone. I am grateful that we can unmute again, it saves a lot of time. Though now the kids have gotten faster so we inadvertently end up playing mute/unmute tag!  

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Take a quick review at the beginning of every classes. It's time consuming but helps.

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Take a quick review at the beginning of every classes. It's time consuming but helps.

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I have turned off a function when students are using them irresponsibly ie rename function. The following day the class promises to use it responsibly and will turn it back on.

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This is something the PE teachers put together at the start of the year. You should have access to it. Please feel free to use it whenever.

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Let the parents know. If the the parents have difficulty to solve this problem (more than one classes happen at the same time), wearing noise-cancelling headphone will help the student hear clearly.

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Set a timer. See how quickly everyone can come back with an item that is green, a circle, etc.

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Set a timer. See how quickly everyone can come back with an item that is green, a circle, etc.

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Scavenger hunt ie go get a spoon from the kitchen

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Get the students quickly find an item normally gets them up every quickly. This could be a shape, a number of items...

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Get the students quickly find an item normally gets them up every quickly. This could be a shape, a number of items...

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5,4,3,2,1 5 jumping jacks 4 heel touches, etc.

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Ask a student to bring an item in a bag and the rest of us play 21 (or however many students are in your class) questions to figure it out. Encourage kids to each ask a question.

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Follow the leader or Coseeki. Put the “Guesser” in the breakout room. Select a leader. Close out the breakout room and everyone begins following the leader.

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Some of the fun classic board games have "online" versions now... Taboo, Pictionary, Scattergories, etc. A quick Google search should bring them up

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Some of the fun classic board games have "online" versions now... Taboo, Pictionary, Scattergories, etc. A quick Google search should bring them up

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I just thought of this...haven't tried it. Maybe send a specific color pen home with a child on a school day, then have him write with that pen on zoom. Then he/she could show me the work on zoom (or at school the following day) and I would know if/how much he/she wrote???

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I just thought of this...haven't tried it. Maybe send a specific color pen home with a child on a school day, then have him write with that pen on zoom. Then he/she could show me the work on zoom (or at school the following day) and I would know if/how much he/she wrote???

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We look for something that is bigger than... or smaller than..., we find something that is (any geometrical shape or colour), move to head and shoulders knees and toes, 

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We look for something that is bigger than... or smaller than..., we find something that is (any geometrical shape or colour), move to head and shoulders knees and toes, 

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Go to this breakout if you'd like to do ___ or chat about ___.

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Giving praises to the ones who are showing great efforts is pretty simple but still effective on zoom.

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Giving praises to the ones who are showing great efforts is pretty simple but still effective on zoom.

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Reverse Charades: have the guesser go into the breakout room. The class picks a verb/noun to act out. Close out the breakout room and let the guessing begin!

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I'm worried about how specialists in particular can check for understanding with such irregular meetings (Zoom or In-Person).

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I'm worried about how specialists in particular can check for understanding with such irregular meetings (Zoom or In-Person).

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Mirror Mirror - call out partners . Partners take turns mirroring movements with each other. Set the timer for about 2 minutes and then other partner leads the mirroring. This has worked well despite large group on the screen. 

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Mirror Mirror - call out partners . Partners take turns mirroring movements with each other. Set the timer for about 2 minutes and then other partner leads the mirroring. This has worked well despite large group on the screen. 

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Guess we could always reach out to parents if it is a recurring issue. 

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Guess we could always reach out to parents if it is a recurring issue. 

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Go to the farthest point you can in your home and come back.

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Go to the farthest point you can in your home and come back.

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This is more of a formative thing, but when I see students performing a task correctly I use the spotlight tool on them to both give positive reinforcement to the student but to show other students an example of the expectations.

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Class Dojo is an option we discussed as a way to check in and use for a little while. Although extrinsic rewards are not our first choice –– we're desperate here, people! Also, it will help us teachers to focus on celebrating and reinforcing positive behaviors.

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We incorporate yoga and a follow along game/song in at least one of our Zoom calls a day

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5 minutes drawing/writing at the end to process the learning, show their understanding then share with peers.

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5 minutes drawing/writing at the end to process the learning, show their understanding then share with peers.

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https://www.flippity.net/

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Flippity.net: Flashcards and Other Resources for Educators and Learners

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Create an interactive virtual breakout activity.

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Feeling + *choice* e.g. food (they last ate), (favourite) animal, etc.
E.G. "Good Morning class I'm, sleepy cereal" or "Good morning class, I'm excited Panda".

Copy cat - pull sticks for order, whoever is picked does and action and rest of class copies. (default option given, e.g. wave)

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Tens & ones: jump for 10s, lunge or squat for 1s and act out numbers e.g. 47 would be 4 jumps and 4 squats.

Act like: something the kitchen, the classroom, etc. can be funny with things like blender or pencil sharpener. Pick 5/6 items.

Zoo keeper: leader of the day is zoo keeper. Story goes: One night the zoo keeper was sleeping and out crept the.....(insert verb + animal).....the class then acts like the animal, zoo keeper can then say get back in your cages you naughty.....(animal). e.g. stomping elephants, flapping eagles, waddling penguins, etc.

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It's essentially a nicer version of "hangman" draw a set of steps with a shark fin at the bottom int he water and a stick person on top step. For every letter/sound guessed incorrectly move down one step. Can use word wall to practice snap words and support guesses.

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https://www.funretrospectives.com/