6th - 8th grade- Current Experiences & Potential expansion by Lyndsay Pinkus Brown https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s en-us 2020-12-15 21:45:25 UTC 2020-12-16 17:09:10 UTC hello@padlet.com sscheff https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023877937 In-person (sub-separate)- Some students whose needs weren't met by remote learning are getting increased opportunity for connection and support. 

Remote- Always impressed with our teachers and their ability to connect and create meaningful and engaging lessons that function in the remote environment. For some kids, we are seeing significant growth and that the remote learning environment is working better for them in some ways (less distraction, able to sleep later in the morning, feels less chaotic for some students with anxiety, less drama to navigate). Some students are growing skills in navigating technology, independence, executive functioning. ]]> 2020-12-16 13:45:25 UTC https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023877937 Small Class Sizes cbeltran5 https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023878103 Currently to both ensure safety and keep our students and our teachers safe small class sizes are so important.]]> 2020-12-16 13:45:28 UTC https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023878103 No Drama :) kschwarz7 https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023878985 Middle schoolers have note being able to focus more in class because there are less distractions and there is almost no school / social drama]]> 2020-12-16 13:45:42 UTC https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023878985 Finally finding my rhythm dtobin4 https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023879159 I'm finally getting a sense of how long things take online, how to balance in-class and out-of-class assignments, and when to use the different tools we have available.]]> 2020-12-16 13:45:45 UTC https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023879159 Safer for staff and students and especially staff with underlying health conditions https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023880025 2020-12-16 13:45:59 UTC https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023880025 jamurphy2 https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023880092 have separate times for small group pull outs and not having to take kids from their general education classes]]> 2020-12-16 13:46:01 UTC https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023880092 Compliance with mask wearing, social distancing, safety protocols, etc. https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023880591 2020-12-16 13:46:08 UTC https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023880591 Math can be scary kschwarz7 https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023881519 In a remote setting I have found students are able to stay anonymous and are more willing to take risks with their mathematical thinking ]]> 2020-12-16 13:46:24 UTC https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023881519 Hybrid Model in Limited Space cbeltran5 https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023881551 In our own school, it's a very old building, where not all the windows open. It was supposed to be torn down last year. The idea of increasing from 21 students total to 150 students, doesn't seem safely possible. If we had a newer building, or more space that would be a different. ]]> 2020-12-16 13:46:25 UTC https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023881551 jamurphy2 https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023881825 Cobra den advisories which are allowing us to build relationship with scholars]]> 2020-12-16 13:46:28 UTC https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023881825 https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023882104 engaging with and spending time with students]]> 2020-12-16 13:46:33 UTC https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023882104 Supporting those students who have been suffering from isolation and building back up our school community of caring learners. https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023882786 2020-12-16 13:46:46 UTC https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023882786 jamurphy2 https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023882986 technology glitches, scholars navigating multiple new platforms]]> 2020-12-16 13:46:49 UTC https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023882986 Kids with cameras off! dtobin4 https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023884484 It's very hard to "read the room" and get a sense of how everyone's doing, when you used to be able to look out to see smiles or something else. It also makes connecting with students that much more difficult]]> 2020-12-16 13:47:12 UTC https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023884484 Students mostly seem engaged. We have gotten into a rhythm and are using technology well https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023885231 2020-12-16 13:47:25 UTC https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023885231 jamurphy2 https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023885787 scholars with cameras off and on mute- it's hard to know if they are there or not.]]> 2020-12-16 13:47:33 UTC https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023885787 maintaining safety protocols https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023886130 2020-12-16 13:47:38 UTC https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023886130 jamurphy2 https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023887191 Getting to interact with scholars again. But moreso, helping scholars who are really struggling and who need adult support.]]> 2020-12-16 13:47:55 UTC https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023887191 building relationships ... most students are keeping cameras off, which makes some things very difficult https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023887521 2020-12-16 13:48:01 UTC https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023887521 Shared spaces https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023887921 Such as the cafeteria, library, gym, etc. How to do that safely? ]]> 2020-12-16 13:48:07 UTC https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023887921 Limited Time kschwarz7 https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023888272 Trying to prioritize SEL while also teaching content is HARD. We are moving much slower through ideas than we would be if we were in school.]]> 2020-12-16 13:48:13 UTC https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023888272 For SEI and OSS cbeltran5 https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023890628 Giving the help to the neediest of students. ]]> 2020-12-16 13:48:42 UTC https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023890628 jamurphy2 https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023890803 I am worried we aren't going to get the scholars in person who would benefit from being in person. 

Is there enough space, staff, etc to support in person learning?

Will scholars be doing surveillance testing?]]> 2020-12-16 13:48:45 UTC https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023890803 Hallways dtobin4 https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023890927 I miss being able to casually chat with students as they pass by. On zoom, every interaction because a formally produced affair, and there's so much relationship value in those 30-sec conversations that happen on the way back from lunch, passing between classes, etc]]> 2020-12-16 13:48:47 UTC https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023890927 Double planning for teachers https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023892129 The load for teachers to plan remote, engaging learning experiences is very time consuming. If there is a hybrid model, I wonder how teachers will balance the load of work - without getting burned out.]]> 2020-12-16 13:49:06 UTC https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023892129 "Normalcy" https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023892239 I miss seeing kids in a more typical setting--running in the halls, being too loud at lunch, being silly--even from a 6 feet distance, I think having kids back and being closer to what a typical day looks like is really exciting. Also, having teachers connect with each other casually (and not always about work) is a real plus.]]> 2020-12-16 13:49:08 UTC https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023892239 We're not ready this year cbeltran5 https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023892599 We're just not. We're doing remote not because we want to, but because it's the only way we can guarantee safety under the world's current situation. If we start planning for September now, I think we'll be able to successfully plan for hybrid and in-person expansion. Especially more time for people to get the vaccine.]]> 2020-12-16 13:49:14 UTC https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023892599 SEEING scholars kschwarz7 https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023893062 I am hoping for just at least once a week being able to connect in person with every student. To build relationships and not allow anyone to fall through the cracks]]> 2020-12-16 13:49:21 UTC https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023893062 What will class look like if we're in masks and distanced... and I'm expected to get middle schoolers to follow these guidelines? dtobin4 https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023895238 2020-12-16 13:49:53 UTC https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023895238 jamurphy2 https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023895703 I personally think it should be done in stages. Scholars who are on IEPS and who receive small group interventions should come in first in learning pods. General education teachers could still teach remotely but their small group interventions could happen in person. Scholars would also have support during their asynchronous work time periods.]]> 2020-12-16 13:50:00 UTC https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023895703 Planning for both in person and remote learners fsammy https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023896284 2020-12-16 13:50:08 UTC https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023896284 https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023897904 I worry that the logistics will overwhelm the potential upsides. The stress of doing this for 25 kids was really high. Doing it for 150 may be too much!]]> 2020-12-16 13:50:34 UTC https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023897904 Will a hybrid model given current Covid conditions even be better than remote? dtobin4 https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023897948 Or will it be so compromised by the needed restrictions that it cancels out the joy and benefit of being back together?]]> 2020-12-16 13:50:35 UTC https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023897948 Disengaged students https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023899652 It is very hard to know why students don't attend a virtual class. Are they caring for a younger sibling/cousin? Are they just "Zoomed" out? Are there other issues at home that we are not aware of which is interrupting their academic setting? ]]> 2020-12-16 13:50:56 UTC https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023899652 SEI, OSS, IEP, 504's cbeltran5 https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023901515 Right now, I still think we need to help our neediest students who online school is not an equitable option]]> 2020-12-16 13:51:28 UTC https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023901515 Remote Only https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023901706 We will have a cohort of kids at home throughout the spring. I worry that we will focus on coming back and leave the remote-only kids to secondary thinking.

]]> 2020-12-16 13:51:31 UTC https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023901706 Difficult to measure sscheff https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023901868 Difficult to measure how students are doing or how engaged they are, especially when video is off. ]]> 2020-12-16 13:51:34 UTC https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023901868 I don't want to learn a 4th way to teach dtobin4 https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023902156 Already learned in-person, asynchronous remote, and synchronous remote. Each one took months to get used to... by the time I figure it out, it's summer. ]]> 2020-12-16 13:51:39 UTC https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023902156 In-person (sub sep) sscheff https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023903943 1.) Students struggling to follow guidelines (masks in particular), sometimes due to social/emotional disability or processing related to expressive/receptive language.
2.) Fans and filters are incredibly loud, difficult to hear kids and for kids to hear us especially with masks already muffling. 
3.) Doing remote and in-person at the same time. 
4.) The need for constant redirection and critical feedback (for safety reasons) around masks may be damaging, especially to already vulnerable populations. ]]> 2020-12-16 13:52:09 UTC https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023903943 Real Connections https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023904661 It is really hard to have true/reciprocal relationships with kids. I think we are doing fantastic work in this area and I still think it is really lacking.]]> 2020-12-16 13:52:21 UTC https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023904661 inconsistency https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023907802

]]> 2020-12-16 13:53:13 UTC https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023907802 Space sscheff https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023913857 We will need a significant amount of space that I'm not sure we have available to us, in order to maintain safety. ]]> 2020-12-16 13:54:54 UTC https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023913857 Letting kids socialize with each other dtobin4 https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023914297 ...if we can? Masked and distanced changes a lot]]> 2020-12-16 13:55:01 UTC https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023914297 "I don't want to wear a mask!" dtobin4 https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023917076 2020-12-16 13:55:45 UTC https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023917076 Balancing sscheff https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023918110 Weighing all of the potential damages - the damage of out of school vs. danger of covid, psychological damage of constant redirection and rigid management of student bodies vs. danger of this virus. ]]> 2020-12-16 13:56:03 UTC https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1023918110 Meeting needs sscheff https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1024810768 of more students, of students whose needs aren't being met by current model]]> 2020-12-16 17:06:34 UTC https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1024810768 Routine changes sscheff https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1024815295 These kids have dealt with so many in the past year. And likely will have many more in the next year (i.e. bumped back to remote because of rising metrics)]]> 2020-12-16 17:07:33 UTC https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1024815295 Going outside sscheff https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1024820302 Harnessing any possible opportunities to learn outside, especially as we move into spring. Can we get tents with chairs/desks outside? ]]> 2020-12-16 17:08:35 UTC https://padlet.com/LyndsayPB/w9xdby7mfoutcy9s/wish/1024820302