Book Bag Learning - Remote Learning PD Discussion & Notes by Meghan Nicole Waddle https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8 en-us 2019-07-22 19:29:17 UTC 2020-08-21 16:06:31 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f43a.png meghanw2_1 https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/689986006 2020-08-20 17:48:59 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/689986006 I Used To Think... meghanw2_1 https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/689989225 2020-08-20 17:50:00 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/689989225 meghanw2_1 https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/689990425 2020-08-20 17:50:23 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/689990425 Carl's Thoughts meghanw2_1 https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/689994289 Yes, I recommend the podcast in that link--the idea is to use the waiting room, let 3-5 students in one at a time, have a quick conversation with them, the let everyone else in. Over a week or two, you've ensured that you're connecting with each student.

]]> 2020-08-20 17:51:34 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/689994289 Carl's Thoughts meghanw2_1 https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/689999637 An idea I got from Dave Stuart Jr. is to intentionally plan quick, private conversations with students to make a connection, and then track that on a roster with a few comments on what you talked about: https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/genuine-connection-online/

]]> 2020-08-20 17:53:13 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/689999637 meghanw2_1 https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690000544 2020-08-20 17:53:30 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690000544 We talked about sending really clear expectations to parents on how they support their kids in our first week newsletter and then revisiting them on our parent night. We also talked about having parents support kids in setting up learning spaces at home intentionally and being thoughtful about our requirements- making sure they are promoting equity and are anti-bias. https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690038119 2020-08-20 18:05:35 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690038119 PS/PK https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690038678
Things we did during remote learning in the spring that worked well...

Penpals-students we given an addressed stamped envelope to send a letter to a classmate

Morning Share- every morning students responded to a question in flipgrid and responded to each other

Made personalized birthday videos and posted to google classroom with wishes from classmates, teachers and staff

Show and Share in flipgrid- students could share videos of new toys, share exciting news, and ask each other questions.]]> 2020-08-20 18:05:45 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690038678 Student Clubs sarahk32 https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690038696 Letting students decide what clubs they want and let them facilitate (with guidance). ]]> 2020-08-20 18:05:46 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690038696 Students need to be able to talk to each other in distance learning bookbaglearning https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690038742 They like small group work and hearing from each other. ]]> 2020-08-20 18:05:47 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690038742 https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690038826 Having built in unstructured time during remote days where kids from different cohorts can play together. ]]> 2020-08-20 18:05:48 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690038826 Giving each other feedback about their assignment tuneyk https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690038964 2020-08-20 18:05:51 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690038964 Using more breakout rooms with students responsible for keeping groups in line with agreements https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690039002 2020-08-20 18:05:51 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690039002 We are interested in further exploring how to communicate to parents/guardians via the google classroom. https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690039018 2020-08-20 18:05:52 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690039018 Individual check ins, specialty clubs--especially club ideas from students themselves. Students suggest an idea and a teacher helps student run/facilitate club https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690039055 2020-08-20 18:05:53 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690039055 sigridb1 https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690039107 We thought that scheduling lunch hangouts with rotating teacher supervision could help students connect virtually without adding too much for each teacher.]]> 2020-08-20 18:05:54 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690039107 https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690039793 Talked about a set place to have a zoom meeting. This should be in a quite room (preferably by themselves), settling in one place, having parents around but not on screen for supervision. ]]> 2020-08-20 18:06:02 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690039793 Online Learning Agreement Checker travisb2 https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690039873 2020-08-20 18:06:03 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690039873 simonm15 https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690039918 Introductory phone call at beginning of school year]]> 2020-08-20 18:06:04 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690039918 We like the idea of having casual lunch/snack/hangouts with students, maybe advisory groups to facilitate some non academic connections and play maryk4 https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690040471 2020-08-20 18:06:15 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690040471 PS/PK https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690040534 Things that worked for us in remote learning in the spring:
-Sending home packets
- Letters to students
- Weekly newsletter
-Mystery reader with parents, family members, and Westside admin]]> 2020-08-20 18:06:16 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690040534 designating students to be class greeters for different days https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690040898 2020-08-20 18:06:24 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690040898 Office Hours sarahk32 https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690040978 Offering LS office hours for students and parents. ]]> 2020-08-20 18:06:25 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690040978 5/6 team https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690041233 We liked the idea of individual check-ins. Not necessarily only at the beginning of classes, but also during small group work, at the end, or during office hours.]]> 2020-08-20 18:06:30 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690041233 Teacher lunches/snacks where students are invited. ryanr24 https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690042115 Individual check ins.]]> 2020-08-20 18:06:46 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690042115 A way to connect with parents besides just emails, like perhaps a monthly "happy hour with your kid's teacher/advisor" to build trust. Something like, "bring a positive attitude and a great questions" https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690042671 2020-08-20 18:06:56 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690042671 simonm15 https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690042692 Assigned study groups to collaborate on assignments]]> 2020-08-20 18:06:57 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690042692 digital check-ins with advisory via email. https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690042935 2020-08-20 18:07:01 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690042935 As early childhood folks, we know the value of regular, proactive communication with the parents/guardians. We aim/need to continue this! https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690042939 2020-08-20 18:07:01 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690042939 Students using padlet to communicate https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690042945 with each other

]]> 2020-08-20 18:07:02 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690042945 We talked about using break out rooms for kids to partner and explicitly teaching norms around being in rooms without a teacher- as a chance for students to build independence. https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690043216 2020-08-20 18:07:07 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690043216 week in review travisb2 https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690043383 what was the most important idea, thought, activity? ]]> 2020-08-20 18:07:10 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690043383 Having after school check-ins 1-1 with kids to get to know them better. https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690043769 2020-08-20 18:07:18 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690043769 We will continue with our newsletters but talked about having a monthly "happy hour" or something with teachers and parents for our grades. The idea would be for casual connection and a chance to ask and answer questions and connect in a non email capacity maryk4 https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690043890 2020-08-20 18:07:20 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690043890 Streamline Communications sarahk32 https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690044845 Deciding which tools we are ALL going to use and stick with those tools. Admin's call. ]]> 2020-08-20 18:07:39 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690044845 Google Voice https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690045194 We discussed the merits of using the text feature in the google voice/phone app. It is a culturally responsive method as many parents might be essential workers and/or have limited time to send formal emails or have long phone calls.]]> 2020-08-20 18:07:45 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690045194 Post "Dinner" questions travisb2 https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690046057 Add essential questions in our newsletter.]]> 2020-08-20 18:08:01 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690046057 Setting boundaries during the pre-school conference around their role and what success looks like for their learners and continuing to revisit that as learning progresses. https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690046387 2020-08-20 18:08:07 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690046387 Dance Party richarddavidgawne https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690047546 Loved Sarah's example of students having a dance party during the countdown to re-enter the main group from break-out rooms

]]> 2020-08-20 18:08:30 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690047546 PS/PK https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690047605 Things we did during remote learning in the spring that worked well...

Snack with a teacher: 2-3 students and a teacher spent 15 minutes eating snack and chatting just as we would in the classroom

Greeted in child individually when they entered the meeting...during upcoming remote learning period we will assign the job to a student as greeter

Had individually checkins with Students who didn't regularly attend remote learning in person

]]> 2020-08-20 18:08:31 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690047605 Provide parents/guardians with "conversation kernels" to be able to start dialogue with their kids about school. https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690047758 2020-08-20 18:08:34 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690047758 PS/PK https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690055641 Things we did during remote learning in the Spring...]]> 2020-08-20 18:11:12 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690055641 Zaretta Hammond - Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain. meghanw2_1 https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690074180 2020-08-20 18:17:03 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690074180 colleenm5 https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690082755 Consistency of platforms between grade levels / teams / teachers so parents know how and where to connect]]> 2020-08-20 18:19:47 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690082755 colleenm5 https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690087466 Advisory structures - setting daily themes and allowing students to lead. One structure of "spotlight" where each student gets an advisory session to talk about themselves and have questions directed to them]]> 2020-08-20 18:21:24 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690087466 Fish Bowl Teaching Strategy meghanw2_1 https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690119376 2020-08-20 18:32:13 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690119376 good communication is aided by keeping a sense of humor/ability to laugh at yourself https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690149743


]]> 2020-08-20 18:42:27 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690149743 Willingness to give the other person the space and time needed for them to say their thoughts without interruption https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690153522 2020-08-20 18:43:51 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690153522 Social Justice Standards meghanw2_1 https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690206322 2020-08-20 19:03:26 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/690206322 Artifact Story meghanw2_1 https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/691728590 2020-08-21 16:06:17 UTC https://padlet.com/meghanw2_1/avzmeig40uz8/wish/691728590