Group 1 - COVID Brainstorming by Oliver Goodman https://padlet.com/ogoodman1/dw8fkbgdxvp2 How might we help parents/teachers feel less overwhelmed with all the new resources available? en-us 2020-03-19 17:24:48 UTC 2026-03-20 20:07:23 UTC hello@padlet.com Teacher Connections https://padlet.com/ogoodman1/dw8fkbgdxvp2/wish/466755507 Create a space/pool for teachers to connect with others in their community/ state or around the world to share their experiences, extend support, and even learn from each other.  Maybe a teacher convo guide would be useful.  The emphasis would be on Teacher Wellbeing. Empathy for teachers

]]> 2020-03-19 17:52:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ogoodman1/dw8fkbgdxvp2/wish/466755507 Curate mindfulness content for existing Empatico partners to do with one another https://padlet.com/ogoodman1/dw8fkbgdxvp2/wish/466756307 Create low-lift content / activity that teachers can utilize with their existing partners that makes use of their existing connections, but combats one of the many challenges they're facing (e.g. variant of "Get to Know You" activity with guiding questions around how teachers are adapting to remote teaching, mindfulness exercises they're doing with their students, ideas for remote learning). Makes use of existing feature while providing teachers with scaffolding and structure that might be helpful for sharing ideas with one another. ]]> 2020-03-19 17:52:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ogoodman1/dw8fkbgdxvp2/wish/466756307 connect/matched to share best resources https://padlet.com/ogoodman1/dw8fkbgdxvp2/wish/466757560 teachers talking to teachers or parents to share learnings and "best" resources-- so not everyone has to read everything, only the best things get shared. less work.]]> 2020-03-19 17:53:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ogoodman1/dw8fkbgdxvp2/wish/466757560 Teacher-made playbook/resource center ogoodman1 https://padlet.com/ogoodman1/dw8fkbgdxvp2/wish/466758260 A teacher-created/curated playbook/resource center/guide that can help other educators navigate difficult topics like 1) talking about the pandemic with students, 2) finding the right online resources for your class, 3) communicating with parents/families, etc.]]> 2020-03-19 17:54:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ogoodman1/dw8fkbgdxvp2/wish/466758260 Create a packet of curated content that teachers can use, no matter what setting their using (paper worksheets, remote learning, etc.) https://padlet.com/ogoodman1/dw8fkbgdxvp2/wish/466761596 2020-03-19 17:55:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ogoodman1/dw8fkbgdxvp2/wish/466761596 match based on needs/offers https://padlet.com/ogoodman1/dw8fkbgdxvp2/wish/466762723 users type in what they need, and what they can offer, and then are matched with someone who offers or needs what they're offering. for example, if parents need help with special needs, they're matched with a special needs person who is offered that support/advice. if a teacher needs help with devices, they're matched with someone who knows how to secure devices, etc.]]> 2020-03-19 17:56:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ogoodman1/dw8fkbgdxvp2/wish/466762723 Hold Teacher Support Groups. https://padlet.com/ogoodman1/dw8fkbgdxvp2/wish/466763956 Hold teacher support groups where teachers can connect with the rest of the Empatico Community.  Teachers can use these groups to share their experiences and focus on their challenges as individual teachers (who wear many hats) and witness the vast Empatico. community in action. ]]> 2020-03-19 17:57:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ogoodman1/dw8fkbgdxvp2/wish/466763956 Teacher to Parent Model https://padlet.com/ogoodman1/dw8fkbgdxvp2/wish/466766390 Since teachers trust use n the realm of SEL, they can communicate to parents what Empatico activities are useful. This assumes parents are engaged. 

]]> 2020-03-19 17:58:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ogoodman1/dw8fkbgdxvp2/wish/466766390 network for mental health/connection rather than for academic https://padlet.com/ogoodman1/dw8fkbgdxvp2/wish/466769343 2020-03-19 18:00:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ogoodman1/dw8fkbgdxvp2/wish/466769343 Updating our messaging/communication in-platform to let teachers know they can still connect with their partner ogoodman1 https://padlet.com/ogoodman1/dw8fkbgdxvp2/wish/466775861 Change our messaging/how we talk about exchange inside our platform so that teacher realize they can still connect with other teachers even though their students are out of class. We've been seeing some support tix that users think they should pause using Empatico completely b/c schools are closed, but maybe there is value in them seeking resources/community with the other teachers on Empatico]]> 2020-03-19 18:04:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ogoodman1/dw8fkbgdxvp2/wish/466775861 Resource for Using Empatico with Other Tools https://padlet.com/ogoodman1/dw8fkbgdxvp2/wish/466776799 Single resource with recommendations on how Empatico can be used together with existing tools educators / parents already use (Buncee, Wakelet, Padlet, FlipGrid) to maintain connections with their students. ]]> 2020-03-19 18:04:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ogoodman1/dw8fkbgdxvp2/wish/466776799 Parent-to-Parent Connections https://padlet.com/ogoodman1/dw8fkbgdxvp2/wish/466779921 Create pool that matches parents around the world - create variant on "Get to Know You" activity that opens up conversations focused on mindfulness, coping strategies, sharing teaching tips they've found useful with their children, and opening up a dialogue on this unfortunate (but shared) experience with others around the world.  ]]> 2020-03-19 18:06:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ogoodman1/dw8fkbgdxvp2/wish/466779921 New Facebook Group for Parents + Non-Empatico Educators https://padlet.com/ogoodman1/dw8fkbgdxvp2/wish/466786696 Create a second FB group for parents + non-Empatico educators that focuses less on Empatico and more on shared interest in global collaboration, sharing remote learning resources, strategies, mindfulness activities, etc. This way, educators / parents are sharing resources with one another versus us bombarding people with new resources. ]]> 2020-03-19 18:10:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ogoodman1/dw8fkbgdxvp2/wish/466786696 Opt to not add to the crush right now https://padlet.com/ogoodman1/dw8fkbgdxvp2/wish/466794878 Refrain from adding to the crush of content being pitched to users and focus our efforts else where. Distributing anything for users now is going to add to the issue and likely be dumed in a google doc/links list.  Alternatively we could look to solve a more accute known issue (1:1 devices?, equity of access?)
Alternatively pause and create something for promotion (well) after the dust has settled and we know what the ‘best types of resources are for parents/teachers,
]]> 2020-03-19 18:15:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ogoodman1/dw8fkbgdxvp2/wish/466794878 Allow chat in the (open) lobby https://padlet.com/ogoodman1/dw8fkbgdxvp2/wish/466806851 If we allow chat in the lobby - users could talk to people in other countires support/comradarie - (this is in contrast with my first and prominent idea) ]]> 2020-03-19 18:23:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ogoodman1/dw8fkbgdxvp2/wish/466806851 Async remote lesson plan for existing matches only. https://padlet.com/ogoodman1/dw8fkbgdxvp2/wish/466822302 Post an async lesson plan into matched users feeds (could be a blog post and link?) - it outlines how teachers can share info abou t their classes even with dispursed students. (Kids take photos at home to share - Teachers swap assets and share out)]]> 2020-03-19 18:32:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ogoodman1/dw8fkbgdxvp2/wish/466822302 Photo sharing campaign ogoodman1 https://padlet.com/ogoodman1/dw8fkbgdxvp2/wish/466857703 Curated / gathered photos from users to share with one another ]]> 2020-03-19 18:58:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ogoodman1/dw8fkbgdxvp2/wish/466857703