Tips for virtual teaching by Angela Lee https://padlet.com/amlee17/1j6hlvsil6pomui6 Help your colleagues get ready for virtual instruction en-us 2022-01-10 16:26:47 UTC 2022-01-11 19:22:33 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4bb.png Canvas Basics amlee17 https://padlet.com/amlee17/1j6hlvsil6pomui6/wish/1984237550 2022-01-10 16:32:33 UTC https://padlet.com/amlee17/1j6hlvsil6pomui6/wish/1984237550 10 Ways to use Nearpod in the classroom amlee17 https://padlet.com/amlee17/1j6hlvsil6pomui6/wish/1984301518 2022-01-10 16:59:14 UTC https://padlet.com/amlee17/1j6hlvsil6pomui6/wish/1984301518 Beginner's guide to Nearpod amlee17 https://padlet.com/amlee17/1j6hlvsil6pomui6/wish/1984303632 2022-01-10 16:59:59 UTC https://padlet.com/amlee17/1j6hlvsil6pomui6/wish/1984303632 From the Superintendent amlee17 https://padlet.com/amlee17/1j6hlvsil6pomui6/wish/1984306989 any school that does shift to virtual learning means students will log into Canvas and/or Seesaw for asynchronous learning at home independently. Teachers may provide materials for reading, videos to view, notes to study, assignments to complete, activities, assessments, or allow for independent work time. We believe this will allow our families as much flexibility as possible as students can log in and complete the daily assignments in a self-paced manner at any time during the day or evening. 


]]> 2022-01-10 17:01:25 UTC https://padlet.com/amlee17/1j6hlvsil6pomui6/wish/1984306989 Meets and GoGuardian https://padlet.com/amlee17/1j6hlvsil6pomui6/wish/1984327859 If possible, only talk on meets for 10-15 minutes, tops! Explain your deliverable and leave clear, simple instructions on a presented slide for the remainder of the class. Use the rest of your time to monitor on GoGuardian and regularly check in using the chat feature. Try to drop in on every student at least one time during each class!]]> 2022-01-10 17:10:45 UTC https://padlet.com/amlee17/1j6hlvsil6pomui6/wish/1984327859 Home environment https://padlet.com/amlee17/1j6hlvsil6pomui6/wish/1984584356 Remember that when students work from home, many have poor wifi connections, loud backgrounds, and many distractions. 

Encourage students to try to find a relatively quiet and secluded place to work. 

Try to avoid requiring students to have many windows open simultaneously, especially if they contain audiovisual components.

When students work from home, they can get up to get a snack or use the restroom, so be clear what your expectations are if you want to ensure students will be active and present during a particular part of your lesson.

Students can get creative with manipulatives they find around their house. If you typically use special materials at school, try to think of alternatives that could be found in a person's home.]]> 2022-01-10 19:09:25 UTC https://padlet.com/amlee17/1j6hlvsil6pomui6/wish/1984584356 Tutorial Videos https://padlet.com/amlee17/1j6hlvsil6pomui6/wish/1984589218 In addition to the various resources (Canvas Training portal, ETS Teacher Resources https://sites.google.com/okcps.org/etsresources/resources-home, and of course YouTube), you may find something useful in one of these tutorial videos. If you cannot find what you're looking for, you can send an email to Mx. K at zkapusinski@okcps.org, and they may be able to help you.]]> 2022-01-10 19:11:49 UTC https://padlet.com/amlee17/1j6hlvsil6pomui6/wish/1984589218 KEEP YOUR EXPECTATIONS HIGH! https://padlet.com/amlee17/1j6hlvsil6pomui6/wish/1984621411 Be patient and understanding of extenuating circumstances (especially students who have to watch younger siblings), but make it very clear that virtual learning is not a vacation! They are still expected to log in and complete assignments. Give zeros if they don't. If even just a few teachers don't take virtual learning seriously, it poisons the well for the rest of us. ]]> 2022-01-10 19:27:42 UTC https://padlet.com/amlee17/1j6hlvsil6pomui6/wish/1984621411 PRINT PRINT PRINT! https://padlet.com/amlee17/1j6hlvsil6pomui6/wish/1984623041 If you use printed materials (guided notes, etc.) - print them out and give them to kids! Do them as far in advance as you can. ]]> 2022-01-10 19:28:33 UTC https://padlet.com/amlee17/1j6hlvsil6pomui6/wish/1984623041 Communication is Everything https://padlet.com/amlee17/1j6hlvsil6pomui6/wish/1984629766 Talk to your kids today/tomorrow about your virtual learning expectations. Show them what your canvas page looks like and how to navigate it (even if they SHOULD know, not all of them will). Have a communication system in place (district email, Remind, etc.). Make sure they know when and how they can contact you if they need help. Give them an idea of what it'll look like: will it be videos? Nearpods? Articles to read? What will they be expected to do and/or turn in? Give time for Q&A as well. Some of your kids will be virtual learning pros, but many will need guidance. ]]> 2022-01-10 19:31:48 UTC https://padlet.com/amlee17/1j6hlvsil6pomui6/wish/1984629766 Time Management https://padlet.com/amlee17/1j6hlvsil6pomui6/wish/1986152240 If you need to make a schedule for yourself, that's okay. : D]]> 2022-01-11 14:31:21 UTC https://padlet.com/amlee17/1j6hlvsil6pomui6/wish/1986152240 Keep it simple. https://padlet.com/amlee17/1j6hlvsil6pomui6/wish/1986173633 Review your canvas page with your classes, show them where the Google Meet will be located (if we do that again).  Screencastify is a great program to create tutorials.  It is free and you can link it to your modules.  

You can also go into settings in Canvas, and then navigation to remove all of the options on the left side of the screen you don't use in your class to make it look cleaner, and user friendly. ]]> 2022-01-11 14:39:38 UTC https://padlet.com/amlee17/1j6hlvsil6pomui6/wish/1986173633 Collaborative Lessons/Projects afellhauer1 https://padlet.com/amlee17/1j6hlvsil6pomui6/wish/1986191760 Even though classes may be virtual, there are still ways of promoting and maintaining community in asynchronous learning! Shared Google Drive files like slides or docs can work as a "jigsaw" activity, where small groups of students can work together on a project/lesson and then "teach" other students through a virtual gallery walk. Canvas discussion boards work for this too-- especially if you make part of the assignment responding to peers' posts. If you need any help with the logistics of collaborative projects in virtual, especially if you're interested in using the Canvas Groups function (it's super cool), you can email Mx. Fellhauer at afellhauer@okcps.org ]]> 2022-01-11 14:46:43 UTC https://padlet.com/amlee17/1j6hlvsil6pomui6/wish/1986191760 Choices, Choices, Choices afellhauer1 https://padlet.com/amlee17/1j6hlvsil6pomui6/wish/1986212639 Give students choices for asynchronous assignments, such as letting them choose one assignment per category (say, for example, Grammar, Quick Writes, and Lesson Activities), and give them multiple COMPARABLE options to show you their understanding of the content (such as Google slides, a paragraph, a FlipGrid post, or a notes sheet/guide). Virtual learning can actually benefit kids if we let them use all these digital resources at our disposal to find their best way of communicating! Plus, this way students can do what they're able to given any other circumstances.]]> 2022-01-11 14:55:08 UTC https://padlet.com/amlee17/1j6hlvsil6pomui6/wish/1986212639 Check your camera angle https://padlet.com/amlee17/1j6hlvsil6pomui6/wish/1986256406 Keep Victoria's Secret a secret]]> 2022-01-11 15:11:53 UTC https://padlet.com/amlee17/1j6hlvsil6pomui6/wish/1986256406 Remember to utilize the Sped Department and Case Managers for all of the students on an IEP. It's important to develop a close working relationship between the Case Manager to aid in facilitating the best learning atmosphere for the student. https://padlet.com/amlee17/1j6hlvsil6pomui6/wish/1986307850 2022-01-11 15:31:06 UTC https://padlet.com/amlee17/1j6hlvsil6pomui6/wish/1986307850 Keep it simple. Remember, when they're at home, some parents assume they aren't doing anything and expect them to do chores and/or babysit. Try to keep them engaged, but realize it's nothing personal if they do not respond. https://padlet.com/amlee17/1j6hlvsil6pomui6/wish/1986531388 2022-01-11 17:04:20 UTC https://padlet.com/amlee17/1j6hlvsil6pomui6/wish/1986531388 The camera on the Google meet slows down many of their internet connections. Most prefer the chatbox over speaking. https://padlet.com/amlee17/1j6hlvsil6pomui6/wish/1986823619 2022-01-11 19:22:33 UTC https://padlet.com/amlee17/1j6hlvsil6pomui6/wish/1986823619