https://padlet.com/lgoll/ikr0tufbnsvye694 Let's have fun learning and engaging together! To share an idea, click the + in the bottom right corner, then type a Title and explain your idea (click the three dots for different ways to share)! After trying an idea, feel free to add a comment on your/others' original posts to reflect (How did it go? What worked? What would you do next time?). en-us 2020-04-22 14:47:39 UTC 2023-02-25 03:11:24 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f387.png lgoll https://padlet.com/lgoll/ikr0tufbnsvye694/wish/542639751 In virtual land, anyone can join from anywhere! Invite special guests to join and share about/lead an activity. Ideas: content experts (historian, etc.), ENCORE teachers, administrators, parents or friends with a hobby or cool career or a time they overcame something in their life, community leaders, someone who lives in a different place, students in that or another class with a how-to activity/talent show, etc.! Extension: Students could write thank you notes for the special guest.]]> 2020-04-30 17:28:12 UTC https://padlet.com/lgoll/ikr0tufbnsvye694/wish/542639751 lgoll https://padlet.com/lgoll/ikr0tufbnsvye694/wish/542648809 Each member of the hangout gets to add one sentence to a story. You can go around once or several times until the story has an ending! This could just be verbal, or the teacher could share his/her screen while typing on a Google Doc/Slide as the story is created! Extension: Students could create illustrations or sequels to share later!]]> 2020-04-30 17:31:44 UTC https://padlet.com/lgoll/ikr0tufbnsvye694/wish/542648809 lgoll https://padlet.com/lgoll/ikr0tufbnsvye694/wish/542688911 The teacher or students can share their screen to take virtual field trips together to places they've traveled, want to explore, etc. Ideas: Different zoos (click here), historical landmarks (see Google Earth link below and be sure to drag the little person icon onto the map for a cool street view! The Parthenon is one example.), beautiful parks/scenery, etc. Each student could have a chance to share what they notice and enjoy! Extension: This could turn into a writing prompt to share later!]]> 2020-04-30 17:48:00 UTC https://padlet.com/lgoll/ikr0tufbnsvye694/wish/542688911 anichols68 https://padlet.com/lgoll/ikr0tufbnsvye694/wish/542886603 I had my students sign up at the beginning of the week for a virtual talent show that we did in the evening later in the week. It was a hit! I encouraged them to think of not just "talents," but skills that they have as well that are interesting in front of a camera. I had students bake brownies, perform magic, read in spanish, sing, dance...it was so much fun! I also included the option to "watch and cheer" for the more introverted pals in my room. ]]> 2020-04-30 19:20:32 UTC https://padlet.com/lgoll/ikr0tufbnsvye694/wish/542886603 anichols68 https://padlet.com/lgoll/ikr0tufbnsvye694/wish/542892840 This is a really simple idea. Taking turns, each person will describe someone else in the hangout by giving clues about them. They can be physical traits or character traits - I encourage both! With mics off, students "guess who" in the chat box. Whoever guesses right is the next person to give clues!]]> 2020-04-30 19:24:07 UTC https://padlet.com/lgoll/ikr0tufbnsvye694/wish/542892840 anichols68 https://padlet.com/lgoll/ikr0tufbnsvye694/wish/542896187 This is such a fun game! Students LOVE it and their reactions are priceless. I have them just hold up 1 or 2 fingers to represent their choice, but you could do a number of other things (put on/take off a silly hat, stand up/sit down, etc). Here is the google slide that I used as a guide! I presented my screen and had this up in a separate window. I encouraged chatting responses in the chat box after each prompt, too. ]]> 2020-04-30 19:25:59 UTC https://padlet.com/lgoll/ikr0tufbnsvye694/wish/542896187 anichols68 https://padlet.com/lgoll/ikr0tufbnsvye694/wish/542907302 The most simple games - charades, hangman, scavenger hunts - are all instantly more fun in front of a camera. Ensure a system for fair turn-taking and these classic games will do the trick to engage your kids!]]> 2020-04-30 19:32:17 UTC https://padlet.com/lgoll/ikr0tufbnsvye694/wish/542907302 jcox133 https://padlet.com/lgoll/ikr0tufbnsvye694/wish/543088876 The response I have gotten from parents and students has been amazing.  I think one of the main reasons is that we have had a meeting every morning from 9-9:30.  It is VERY similar to our morning meeting (with a little less academics) and has allowed us to feel connected.  It's getting harder to come up with unique "shares" and "activities," but that's OK, the kids really just want to see each other.  The amazing thing is, they have become AMAZING at the etiquette parts of taking turns, turning on and off the mic, being patient, etc. (way better than when we are together in person). ]]> 2020-04-30 21:29:39 UTC https://padlet.com/lgoll/ikr0tufbnsvye694/wish/543088876 jcox133 https://padlet.com/lgoll/ikr0tufbnsvye694/wish/543097790 One activity we do almost every day is turn a picture into a puzzle... I asked parents to send me a pic of their child when they were little and I used a website to create puzzles of their pictures. They like trying to figure out who it is. Below is a "how-to" video. ]]> 2020-04-30 21:36:19 UTC https://padlet.com/lgoll/ikr0tufbnsvye694/wish/543097790 jcox133 https://padlet.com/lgoll/ikr0tufbnsvye694/wish/543105889 We have used this one a little, and it's pretty fun. If you follow the link you can see a sample card we made. It can be as academic as you want. ]]> 2020-04-30 21:42:57 UTC https://padlet.com/lgoll/ikr0tufbnsvye694/wish/543105889 jcox133 https://padlet.com/lgoll/ikr0tufbnsvye694/wish/543108050 With upper elementary, it's doable to share the code to a Kahoot game and play it during a meeting. Might be tough for the little ones, but it's a quick and fun way to get a little review in. ]]> 2020-04-30 21:44:46 UTC https://padlet.com/lgoll/ikr0tufbnsvye694/wish/543108050 lgoll https://padlet.com/lgoll/ikr0tufbnsvye694/wish/668509646 Install these and encourage your students to do the same! They really help build community to see everyone and interact without speaking or typing! Model and share how they could use these extensions as well as other actual hand motions (i.e. Me too, 0-5 understanding, etc.) to silently engage and give/receive feedback.
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Nod Reactions Extension

]]> 2020-08-03 23:06:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lgoll/ikr0tufbnsvye694/wish/668509646 lgoll https://padlet.com/lgoll/ikr0tufbnsvye694/wish/670497894 Sharing this as a great discussion starter and reference sheet for Google Meet Expectations (Click on the link, then go to the Google Meet slide-Make a Copy to edit). Sharing your screen to go over these and linking this in Google Classroom as a reference help make Google Meet times respectful, responsible, and productive!]]> 2020-08-05 18:42:57 UTC https://padlet.com/lgoll/ikr0tufbnsvye694/wish/670497894 laura4health https://padlet.com/lgoll/ikr0tufbnsvye694/wish/704906142 Just learned this awesome tip! You can help students add the Google Translate Extension. Then show them how to turn on Closed Captioning during a Google Meet to see the words in their best language! If you are an SCPS member, click below for the how-to guide.]]> 2020-08-28 13:40:30 UTC https://padlet.com/lgoll/ikr0tufbnsvye694/wish/704906142 lgoll https://padlet.com/lgoll/ikr0tufbnsvye694/wish/704956211 Sentence starters ROCK during Google Meets! Pick one or two to model and try with your class. It really helps everyone engage, think, and learn to listen and respectfully respond to each other.This is really helpful for ESOL students. Students also enjoy calling on each other to get feedback on something they shared.]]> 2020-08-28 13:57:14 UTC https://padlet.com/lgoll/ikr0tufbnsvye694/wish/704956211