Engagement in a Virtual Classroom by M Whitman https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual On this crowd sourcing page, find an article or video that is a great strategy to keep learners engaged in the virtual classroom. en-us 2019-01-23 19:53:45 UTC 2025-11-09 19:07:00 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4f1.png KISS Videos mwhitman https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/648791913 Instructional videos created for your students should follow the KISS format. Keep It Simple and Short... Students will not watch a 45 minute lecture. 5-10 Minutes of content is enough!]]> 2020-07-07 01:47:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/648791913 This is a great article that I found. https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/660652264 2020-07-23 02:36:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/660652264 https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/661819717 Here are a few ideas!]]> 2020-07-24 12:43:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/661819717 Excellent article with simple tips that make sense https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/662044239 https://www.edutopia.org/classroom-student-participation-tips]]> 2020-07-24 18:49:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/662044239 A few ideas to engage learners through online activities! https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/662045048 Interactive Fun/Collaboration/Make Learning Fun ]]> 2020-07-24 18:50:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/662045048 Great Resource for asking questions to other teachers from all over the world! https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/662751637 2020-07-26 18:34:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/662751637 10 Tips for Online Engagement https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/662961357 https://blog.polleverywhere.com/improve-student-engagement-virtual-classrooms/]]> 2020-07-27 02:45:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/662961357 Teaching Mathematics Online https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/663366153 2020-07-27 15:09:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/663366153 How to engage students in online learning. https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/663552096 2020-07-27 19:39:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/663552096 Engagement ideas for elementary students: https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/663679174 *create interactive games like Kahoot
*have students respond to each other in a Schoology discussion
*Create a "get to know me video" 
Students need to feel like they are involved and part of the learning. ]]> 2020-07-27 23:59:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/663679174 Zoom breakout rooms https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/663691120 If we have the chance to use Zoom synchronously with students, the breakout rooms are a great extension. I recently had the chance to use them for a grad class and it work well. I think it gives a voice to students typically too shy to speak in front of the whole group. This way, they have a voice and engage with the class when they normally may not. ]]> 2020-07-28 00:19:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/663691120 Virtual Socratic Circle https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/664132743 During synchronous learning, if students have the opportunity to present or share learning, other students could use Schoology, Jamboard, or Padlet to record notes, questions, or feedback on the information presented.  This could more fully engage the "audience" instead of allowing them to check out.]]> 2020-07-28 13:38:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/664132743 Engaging students in Online Learning https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/664568251 https://www.wbtsystems.com/learning-hub/blogs/8-new-ideas-engaging-online-students

Blog has excellent ideas for teachers.]]> 2020-07-29 00:51:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/664568251 Building a Class Community https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/665192368 This link has 5 virtual ways to build a classroom community.]]> 2020-07-29 17:53:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/665192368 Engaging students in a virtual world https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/665379648 2020-07-29 23:15:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/665379648 Breakout Groups https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/665480809 When you create small breakout groups online, you eliminate not only the chair shuffling and wasted time of moving people around, but also much of the awkward social dance that human beings do as they try to find their place in a new group. Over and over, we find that group work online creates strong team bonds in amazingly short periods of time. After all, many of our students grew up cultivating and navigating their social lives on screens and keyboards.]]> 2020-07-30 01:58:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/665480809 Engaging Students in online learning https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/665742364 2020-07-30 10:18:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/665742364 Communicate in Multiple Ways https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/665768405 When communicating with students, try to include multiple ways just look you would in the classroom to reach multiple types of learners. Instead of just including written directions, include a video of yourself explaining the task. Students love to see and hear from you! ]]> 2020-07-30 11:38:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/665768405 Keeping Students Engaged grakos https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/665974020 When in the online learning environment, chekcing for understanding and engagement may be difficult. I would add questions or discussion topics, periodically, throughout the lesson for students to answer themselves or in breakout groups.]]> 2020-07-30 16:30:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/665974020 Essential Apps for the Physical AND Digital Classroom kmagee7 https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/665997716 2020-07-30 17:03:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/665997716 10 ways to engage online https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/666016461 2020-07-30 17:30:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/666016461 https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/666290771 2020-07-31 01:21:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/666290771 “Can we blog about this?”: Amplifying Student Voice in Secondary Language Arts https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/666355161 2020-07-31 03:20:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/666355161 Engaging Students in Virtual Classroom https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/666557405 2020-07-31 12:58:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/666557405 "Actively Learn" to interact with text https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/666702616 I love what this online tool can do with online text. It is great for target language texts as well as cultural reading assignments.]]> 2020-07-31 16:27:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/666702616 How to keep students engaged in a virtual classroom? https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/666727169 https://fedena.com/blog/2020/05/how-to-keep-student-engaged-in-virtual-classroom.html]]> 2020-07-31 17:09:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/666727169 Ideas For Engaging Primary Students https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/666812454 2020-07-31 19:37:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/666812454 25 Games to Play on Zoom https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/666831765 In one of the articles posted in this Padlet, it said one way to keep students engaged was to break the ice. The video below shares 25 games to play on Zoom which would help break up the learning with some additional fun to keep the students engaged and connected virtually!]]> 2020-07-31 20:15:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/666831765 8 Strategies for Building Belonging with Students and Families Virtually https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/667433804 2020-08-02 16:36:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/667433804 Engaging 3rd graders in the Online Classroom! https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/667446694 2020-08-02 17:27:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/667446694 Tips for Engaging 1st Graders Online https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/667537758 2020-08-02 22:33:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/667537758 Engaging students https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/667663195 2020-08-03 02:21:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/667663195 Making a Zoom Recorded Lesson Personal dhendershot2 https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/667783812 When I create a recorded video on Zoom (and using my Smart Notes), I like to keep a small window of me in the upper corner. This gives the students a little more normalcy as if I were actually in front of them delivering the lesson.]]> 2020-08-03 05:39:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/667783812 The Human Element to Online Learning https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/669185577 2020-08-04 15:55:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/669185577 Case Study of Virtual Physical Education https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/669205128 Interesting perspective from 2013]]> 2020-08-04 16:12:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/669205128 Great Tips to Keep the Littles Engaged https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/669229156 Here is a great article with some great tips that are age appropriate for Kindergarten. https://www.weareteachers.com/kindergarten-online-teaching-tips/]]> 2020-08-04 16:34:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/669229156 https://www.pearsoned.com/teaching-impact-effective-strategies-engage-students-online-learning/ https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/669278179 2020-08-04 17:18:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/669278179 10 tips to keep students engaged online josborn12 https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/669318293 2020-08-04 17:57:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/669318293 The Course Whisperer https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/670650288 2020-08-05 21:24:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/670650288 Online Tip https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/671287346 Engage students]]> 2020-08-06 13:45:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/671287346 https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/671502579 Engaging Students with Special Needs]]> 2020-08-06 16:28:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/671502579 8 Ways to Engage Students Online https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/671717842 2020-08-06 19:31:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/671717842 Engage Students Every 3-5 Minutes in the Virtual Classroom https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/671760889 2020-08-06 20:17:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/671760889 Use a green screen to put yourself in fun places mborawski https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/672418497 2020-08-07 14:01:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/672418497 Ways to increase student Engagement https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/672783838 2020-08-07 20:18:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/672783838 Icebreaker Activities for a Virtual Classroom https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/672935001 This website gives ideas for icebreaker activities and the ONLINE TOOLS you can use with the activity. This may be great to incorporate within the first few days of school to slowly introduce the use of iPads during the day.]]> 2020-08-08 01:27:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/672935001 The use of Kahoot or Quizzizz can make online learning fun and engaging in online setting. https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/673277075 2020-08-08 22:31:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/673277075 https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/673349479 2020-08-09 03:31:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/673349479 Engaging Students Online ekemmerer https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/673673356 2020-08-09 23:40:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/673673356 How to Keep Students’ Attention in a Virtual Classroom hwitkowski1 https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/674678161 2020-08-10 18:34:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/674678161 8 ways to make lessons fun and engaging in an online classroom https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/674747394 2020-08-10 19:26:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/674747394 Virtual Classroom https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/675063168 2020-08-11 01:16:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/675063168 Fun and Engaging lessons https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/675063339 2020-08-11 01:16:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/675063339 Building Relationships with Your Students is Crucial https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/675495971 2020-08-11 12:02:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/675495971 Human Element to Online Learning https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/675770969 2020-08-11 15:13:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/675770969 https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/675897908 2020-08-11 16:21:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/675897908 How to Engage Students Online:Tips for Elementary Teachers https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/676409188 2020-08-11 22:43:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/676409188 Lessons from a Summer of Teaching in a Hybrid Classroom https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/676560451 2020-08-12 01:39:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/676560451 Moving Your Class Online https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/677297538 2020-08-12 15:35:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/677297538 How to Keep Younger Students Engaged in a Virtual Learning Environment https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/677364927 2020-08-12 16:10:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/677364927 7 Tips for increasing Student Engagement in the online classroom https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/677828548 2020-08-12 20:57:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/677828548 Keeping Students Engaged in Digital Learning https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/677840180 2020-08-12 21:09:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/677840180 8 New Ideas for Engaging Online Students https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/681162709 2020-08-15 00:51:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/681162709 How to keep students interested in virtual classroom https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/681224365 2020-08-15 03:18:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/681224365 Creative Ways Teachers Are Building Classroom Community Online ssaunders16 https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/681827273 2020-08-16 15:12:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/681827273 8 ways to make online lessons fun and engaging nbloise https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/681987866 2020-08-16 22:16:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/681987866 Being Present in a Virtual Classroom https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/683039136 2020-08-17 15:58:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/683039136 7 Ways to Maintain Virtual Student Relationships https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/685539810 2020-08-18 17:40:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/685539810 Effective hybrid teaching https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/687191238 2020-08-19 14:36:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/687191238 Best Practices for Teaching Hybrid Classes https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/688076410 Some ideas are reinforcing what already learned or know, but other ideas]]> 2020-08-19 19:23:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/688076410 Engaging Elementary Students https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/688145171 2020-08-19 19:53:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/688145171 Don't forget about the ELLs https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/688159882 2020-08-19 20:01:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/688159882 Building Relationship With Students During Distance Learning https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/688583840 2020-08-20 02:03:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/688583840 Back to School Activities for the virtual classroom https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/689404528 2020-08-20 14:49:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/689404528 Flip Out for Online Learning! https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/690404425 Cool Ideas for posting lesson before Online teaching]]> 2020-08-20 20:34:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/690404425 Keeping Students' Attention in a Virtual Classroom https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/691932887 2020-08-21 17:16:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/691932887 Keep Students engaged in a virtual classroom https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/692376171 2020-08-21 20:19:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/692376171 10 Ways to Improve Student Engagements in Virtual Classrooms jpaukovitch https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/693471443 2020-08-23 18:18:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/693471443 MAKE CONNECTIONS I think it is important for teachers to still have all students feel connected. Keep using all those fun classroom activities - like make sure everyone on Zoom sings Happy Birthday to a student who may be celebrating! Little things like that will keep students connected and engaged. https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/694628788 2020-08-24 14:22:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/694628788 https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/903852485 2020-11-09 12:26:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/903852485 Using Kahoot is a great way to increase engagement in a virtual classroom. https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/922650443 2020-11-14 12:12:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/922650443 Found this! krocchi https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/966577904 2020-11-28 01:34:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/966577904 krocchi https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/966577952 2020-11-28 01:34:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/966577952 Student favorite! https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/977878384 Students LOVE Kahoot! Great learning tool and FUN :)]]> 2020-12-01 22:16:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/977878384 How to move Art Class online https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1038632155 Thinking about those more hands-on classes going online can be challenging!]]> 2020-12-22 19:01:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1038632155 Great resource for an online music classroom https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1040118774 2020-12-23 16:29:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1040118774 Break the ice. jclaycomb https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1070206295 It is very difficult to get students to open up in the online classroom so try virtual ice breakers to get them talking.]]> 2021-01-09 19:19:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1070206295 Specific to Art https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1088033510 The second point in this article addresses how to create interactive resources specifically for art.]]> 2021-01-14 16:43:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1088033510 Mark Sterkenburg https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1092524641 Building a rapport with your students is a critical piece in allowing them to get trust and respect in developing discussions that aren't all teacher lead.]]> 2021-01-15 18:51:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1092524641 Keeping students engaged in digital learning Video https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1098622758 I like that they mentioned making your own videos for students to watch. I would have videos made of my lessons as a back up if they need ore clarification on a topic.]]> 2021-01-18 17:20:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1098622758 Guided Reading K-5 https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1099417864 Here is an example of how guided reading can be taught remotely in grades K-5. The resource used is Reading A to Z, however, it can easily be applied to the Benchmark Reading Program. ]]> 2021-01-19 02:08:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1099417864 Embed a video to get students thinking about an upcoming topic https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1103322539 2021-01-19 20:37:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1103322539 8 Strategies to Improve Participation in Your Virtual Classroom https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1103414730 Jamie Yeager]]> 2021-01-19 21:04:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1103414730 My one thing https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1155234003 link attached.]]> 2021-02-02 18:19:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1155234003 Engaging students in a virtual classroom jpiazza2 https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1174068144 link attached]]> 2021-02-07 17:59:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1174068144 Tapping Into Engagement tscunningham https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1212473217 2021-02-17 18:43:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1212473217 Engagement https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1226647589 Teachers could engage students by using a site like https://perusall.com/ because it helps students read and collaborate together on a text. A student might be lost on their own, but this collaborative site lets them see what others are thinking and processing.]]> 2021-02-22 14:32:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1226647589 GREETER https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1266209718 The first student admitted to my zoom gets to greet each student admitted to the zoom.]]> 2021-03-03 21:45:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1266209718 Engagement https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1266210253 Use Benchmark Interactive Library to do shared or guided reading by sharing your screen.]]> 2021-03-03 21:45:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1266210253 A bitmoji classroom for science and social studies theme units are fun for students to access in schoology https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1266210316 2021-03-03 21:45:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1266210316 Music! https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1266210498
I have a good morning song to start the day and a good-bye song to end the day!

]]> 2021-03-03 21:45:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1266210498 Boom cards https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1266210928 2021-03-03 21:45:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1266210928 Class leader https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1266213411 A student who helps to keep the class informed of upcoming events. ]]> 2021-03-03 21:46:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1266213411 Go Noodle! https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1266213714 Great for giving students a brain break - allows them to get up and move for a few minutes.]]> 2021-03-03 21:46:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1266213714 Go Noodle https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1266213870 For brain breaks and movement]]> 2021-03-03 21:46:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1266213870 Bitmoji Classrooms https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1266214038 Having bitmoji classrooms for holidays, curriculum themes, and stories is a great way to engage students.]]> 2021-03-03 21:46:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1266214038 Geraldine on Youtube https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1266214041 introduce phonics concepts]]> 2021-03-03 21:46:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1266214041 Easel from TPT https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1266214855 2021-03-03 21:47:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1266214855 Go Noodle https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1266217841 For movement and brain breaks.]]> 2021-03-03 21:48:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1266217841 Engagement https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1365255517 Kahoot is a fun interactive game to play through zoom! I've used it multiple times with online learning. Here is an article with more suggestions:

]]> 2021-03-29 18:10:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1365255517 https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1391440187 2021-04-07 13:44:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1391440187 Engagement lmolfetta https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1424952429 Small group discussion for students to get to know each other. GO Noodle is great to get the kids up and moving.]]> 2021-04-16 11:44:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1424952429 Incorporate Pop Culture! rsterner11 https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1434515380 Pair each lesson with a relevant, current and engaging piece of media that kids are drawn to. Also, ask kids where they see these connections to help them incorporate their own passion into the classroom.]]> 2021-04-19 18:07:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1434515380 How to Build Authentic Relationships in a Virtual Classroom https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1438494369 2021-04-20 15:36:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1438494369 Student Engagement ndreher1 https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1448647942 Students will be highly engaged when put into breakout rooms in zoom and have a specific task to complete. I did this with students during the shutdown last year and they were very productive and enjoyed being social in class with their peers. ]]> 2021-04-22 17:56:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1448647942 Get to know them, https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1456368476 Students will be more engage in the classroom when you develop a rapport with them. Getting to know your students will show them that you care more about just delivering the content.
https://www.nea.org/advocating-for-change/new-from-nea/engaging-students-virtual-classroom ]]> 2021-04-25 14:37:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1456368476 Student Participation https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1457034117 Utilize different strategies such as breakout rooms, virtual gallery walks, or spider web discussions to get students engaged and participating during lessons.]]> 2021-04-25 21:21:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1457034117 Student Engagement https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1461539605 Building meaningful connections and meeting with students outside lessons is a great way to interact with students. These conversations can build rapport with students and allow choices that students will respect. ]]> 2021-04-26 20:18:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1461539605 Hands-On learning in Virtual World https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1462017821 I liked how one of the tips this article provided was to still offer opportunities for hands-on learning. In my daughter's totally online science class, the teacher still leads students through science experiments they can do at home with common household items. https://www.connectionsacademy.com/support/resources/article/coronavirus-and-teaching-from-home-ten-ways-to-engage-remotely ]]> 2021-04-26 23:58:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1462017821 Participation and Student engagement sbuckman6 https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1466133702 I liked that the article gave options for all types of learners. ]]> 2021-04-27 19:27:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1466133702 Making connections https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1477959687 Students are often anxious when it comes to participating online. Making them more confortable about the environment and setting a routine with expections can take some of this away. Adding polls or breakout rooms to your instruction also eases them into being more engaged during the virtual lesson. I like to take a few moments reguarly to just talk...converse with the students about different things. It show them you care.]]> 2021-04-30 13:00:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1477959687 Keeping Students Engaged Even While at Home! https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1479885509 2021-04-30 20:15:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1479885509 Collaboration and Active Engagement https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1594557255 The students can make real world connections to what they are learning and collaborate on the creation of authentic PBL assessments]]> 2021-06-09 02:09:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mwhitman/NASDVirtual/wish/1594557255