Small Group Collaboration 10/15 by https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk en-us 2025-10-14 18:36:49 UTC 2025-10-15 18:42:53 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/8.0/svg/1f383.svg https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634255396 We will use the Newsletter and spreading during our sessions.

]]> 2025-10-15 18:08:27 UTC https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634255396 https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634256992 We can use community resources to help drive engagement by reminding students that community is a wonderful place to socialize and learn more about each other.

]]> 2025-10-15 18:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634256992 https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634258657 This week we started sending more through Canvas and attaching through Canvas & using announcements.

]]> 2025-10-15 18:10:51 UTC https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634258657 https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634262854 The more we message, the more responses me get. Also, asking students what their preference of communication is to see what they use more. Being flexible to communicate for what works best for our overall students.

]]> 2025-10-15 18:13:57 UTC https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634262854 using newsletter/ announcements https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634278477 2025-10-15 18:24:21 UTC https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634278477 Continue sharing reminders at the end of live sessions to students, showing them how to register for events, encouraging them to connect with each other. Also newsletters and separate emails and PSq training for LCs https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634279640 2025-10-15 18:25:08 UTC https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634279640 https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634279666 Question 1: Glenda, Laurie, Jocelyn, and Kim

Remind students in session about outings and provide links.

]]> 2025-10-15 18:25:10 UTC https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634279666 https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634280208 Having the events calendar on all newsletters. sharing what we see from parent square with the kiddos in our sessions.

]]> 2025-10-15 18:25:29 UTC https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634280208 Group 4 https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634280489 Using newsletters and including in onboarding sessions

]]> 2025-10-15 18:25:41 UTC https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634280489 https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634280798 Adding current events to our newsletters and making announcements during class

]]> 2025-10-15 18:25:56 UTC https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634280798 Students will feel more belonging and connection and see school differently https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634281011 2025-10-15 18:26:06 UTC https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634281011 group 2 https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634281039 Let them know that LCs can create events.

]]> 2025-10-15 18:26:07 UTC https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634281039 Haylie, Joanna, and Elizabeth https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634281111 Asking kiddos in sessions what kind of events they would like to see! What would they be interested in attending?

]]> 2025-10-15 18:26:12 UTC https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634281111 https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634281266 Include the events and outing link in newsletters and do a quick walkthrough in sessions also during Onboarding Q and A sessions.

]]> 2025-10-15 18:26:20 UTC https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634281266 https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634281397 Add buttons in Weekly LC Newsletters; make announcements during sessions; include a slide in sessions decks.

]]> 2025-10-15 18:26:26 UTC https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634281397 https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634281622 Glenda, Laurie, Jocelyn, and Kim:

When students are engaged in community activities, they are more motivated to attend class connect sessions.

]]> 2025-10-15 18:26:37 UTC https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634281622 Group 2 https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634282707 Local libraries are full of amazing community resources, from activities to tutoring to free food!

]]> 2025-10-15 18:27:17 UTC https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634282707 https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634282865 Asking them to share how the event went and share pictures they took during our sessions.

]]> 2025-10-15 18:27:24 UTC https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634282865 https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634283137 With older grades, attendance is improving with the use of reminder messages, yet younger students remain difficult to reach.

]]> 2025-10-15 18:27:37 UTC https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634283137 https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634283181 Including attachments in Canvas email reminders. Talking Points for LC's with screenshots.

]]> 2025-10-15 18:27:38 UTC https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634283181 gestrada70 https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634283336 Continue to promote and share events and clubs site links during engagement and Q&A support sessions.

]]> 2025-10-15 18:27:44 UTC https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634283336 https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634284071 Attendance is better. I think changing messaging has helped get them to add the calendar

]]> 2025-10-15 18:28:17 UTC https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634284071 Group 2 https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634284298 Attendance is not what we are used to. It is lower, and we are all working towards improving it.

]]> 2025-10-15 18:28:25 UTC https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634284298 https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634284443 Students feel part of a community with opportunities to socialize via clubs and outings.

]]> 2025-10-15 18:28:32 UTC https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634284443 https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634284563 Allows students to form community. Online school can be lonely at times so community events allow them to meet new people and make new friends!

]]> 2025-10-15 18:28:36 UTC https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634284563 https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634285082 Messaging using multiple methods (TP and email, canvas) seems more productive than just relying on one single method, such as email alone.

]]> 2025-10-15 18:28:55 UTC https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634285082 Group 2 https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634285424 We did not get to this question.

]]> 2025-10-15 18:29:10 UTC https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634285424 https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634286156 Attendance has improved! Sending day of reminders has worked to improve attendance.

]]> 2025-10-15 18:29:43 UTC https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634286156 https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634287224 Offer email, TP text and phone calls to allow for LC's to choose best communication method. Accommodate to their needs to drive up engagement.

]]> 2025-10-15 18:30:18 UTC https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634287224 https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634287503 Adding class links to day of reminders. The "guest" link from Engageli allows students to join class if they are unable to find it in their OLS Calendars.

]]> 2025-10-15 18:30:31 UTC https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634287503 https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634289155 I always send reminders about what we are covering, and to bring some type of thought/input to contribute to what the session is about. And the recap email will state what was discussed and the newsletter goes a bit more into detail as well. This helps to let them know what kind of engagement to expect for the session.

]]> 2025-10-15 18:31:38 UTC https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634289155 https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634291808 I need to do more plugs when events come up.

]]> 2025-10-15 18:33:44 UTC https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634291808 Tish Jackson https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634292703 I communicate the day of the session. This results in much hugher attendance.

]]> 2025-10-15 18:34:30 UTC https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634292703 https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634293241 Feeling connected to the teachers or their peers can motivate them to keep coming back

]]> 2025-10-15 18:34:55 UTC https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634293241 https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634294201 attendance is really low and its hard to know what will help change this.


]]> 2025-10-15 18:35:38 UTC https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634294201 acanales44 https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634294236 I can add something to my newsletters.

]]> 2025-10-15 18:35:40 UTC https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634294236 https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634295528 Students that feel connected and belonging to a community tend to do better in school. Being sure they are aware of the socialization opportunities available to them by advertising them regularly is helpful


]]> 2025-10-15 18:36:28 UTC https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634295528 https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634295610 Not sure what other ways to message but I will be sure to follow up quickly.

]]> 2025-10-15 18:36:32 UTC https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634295610 Parents can plan meetups acanales44 https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634296117 Florisela let us know that families can create their own events, and lots of communities and public libraries host free events regionally that families can access.

]]> 2025-10-15 18:36:58 UTC https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634296117 Canvas inbox is much more visible than email acanales44 https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634297048 2025-10-15 18:37:44 UTC https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634297048 https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634298447 Include event information in newsletter.

]]> 2025-10-15 18:38:49 UTC https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634298447 We ran out of time to make it to this question as a group acanales44 https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634299861 I have been using the cut the fluff templates we made in our summer grade band groups to email students and I think that is part of what is driving my engagement up. It is much more to the point and the emoji and bold text can really help students understand what is being conveyed.

]]> 2025-10-15 18:39:54 UTC https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634299861 https://padlet.com/shgemmell/nzl7reoslqqpzzsk/wish/3634303781 Access to housing, food, and transportation services reduces stress and instability, helping students attend classes more consistently and stay focused on learning.

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