Look back. Look ahead. (Adv. US) by Randy Stearns https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6 Let's reflect a bit on what we experienced in the spring and summer in order to consider how we want to learn about American history this year. en-us 2020-09-09 14:52:35 UTC 2025-09-30 22:38:30 UTC hello@padlet.com During the quarantine and remote learning I was able to work at my own pace and have more time at night to do work https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732149853 2020-09-09 17:11:34 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732149853 During online school I realized that I needed to be more in control of myself and use willpower to provide structure rather than relying on an in-person system to encourage me to do my work https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732150418 2020-09-09 17:11:41 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732150418 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732151373 I was better rested than I had been all year due to a lack of commute during quarantine. As a result I had more energy and was able to function better as a student.]]> 2020-09-09 17:11:51 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732151373 A positive experience that I had during quarantine was learning a lot about COVID-19 and how it affected the economy of different countries, the population, and businesses. It was something that I became really interested in. https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732151720 2020-09-09 17:11:55 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732151720 It was harder to reach out to teachers and other students to ask for help with certain things. https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732152586 2020-09-09 17:12:04 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732152586 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732152886 I had more time for myself and had time to plan out my assignments]]> 2020-09-09 17:12:08 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732152886 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732153182 Being able to sleep more has made me less stressed. The extra time has also allowed me to get more assignments done and be more organized. ]]> 2020-09-09 17:12:10 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732153182 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732153427 It was nice to have alone time without the stress of going into school every day and having packed days with tons of structure. It made me want to be more organized and more engaged as a student. ]]> 2020-09-09 17:12:12 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732153427 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732155212 I had more time to really focus on myself as a person. I think it helped me learn where my priorities lie as a student.

]]> 2020-09-09 17:12:32 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732155212 During the pandemic I didn't get as fatigued from school as I might have in regular school. https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732155459 2020-09-09 17:12:34 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732155459 Better time management https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732155870 This overall made me more organized.]]> 2020-09-09 17:12:40 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732155870 It was harder to stay in touch with teachers and stay on top of my learning. When I missed information it felt difficult to go back and learn. https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732156097 2020-09-09 17:12:42 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732156097 In the spring, teachers started using different methods of teaching that I found were interesting. The end of the school year was also less stressful. https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732156329 2020-09-09 17:12:45 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732156329 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732158504 Staying personally motivated in a very isolated time where your peers and your teachers are both physically and socially distanced from practically everyone. ]]> 2020-09-09 17:13:10 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732158504 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732158791 It was hard to keep a structure and meeting with teachers was more difficult

]]> 2020-09-09 17:13:14 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732158791 I missed having in-person contact with teachers https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732158852 And in the past I have found it really helpful to go by teacher's desks and ask them clarifying questions about assignments. ]]> 2020-09-09 17:13:15 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732158852 Missing out on the spring sports season. Missing out on events and other fun in-school stuff that would have happened. It made me feel sad that we lost those experiences. It made me feel a little more distant from friends and teachers. https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732158939 2020-09-09 17:13:16 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732158939 It was really hard to connect with people in your class and the classes were less engaging https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732159035 2020-09-09 17:13:17 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732159035 Communicate with teachers often https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732159135 Build your own schedule

Don't procrastinate.]]> 2020-09-09 17:13:18 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732159135 It was harder to communicate with my teachers. https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732159548 2020-09-09 17:13:23 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732159548 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732159941 It felt very quiet and unknown during that period since we had no idea how long quarantine would last. I got into sadder moods occasionally and would feel discouraged and bored easily impacting class. 

]]> 2020-09-09 17:13:27 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732159941 1: https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732161344 2020-09-09 17:13:43 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732161344 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732161476 A negative is having little to no social interaction besides family. I have learned more about my family but conversations start to get repetitive. It slowly but surely made me want to call people more than do my work. ]]> 2020-09-09 17:13:45 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732161476 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732162329 Be understanding given the circumstances, communicate with students, and ]]> 2020-09-09 17:13:54 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732162329 1: understand if students have late assignments https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732164164 2; do a mix of zoom and asynchronous classes
3: Use a planner to organize all of your classes and assignments since there are more in remote learning than in regular class. ]]> 2020-09-09 17:14:16 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732164164 It made me realize how dangerous a lack of structure was for my procrastination https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732164828 2020-09-09 17:14:24 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732164828 Online learning and quarantine gave me more time to focus on and perfect school work which resulted in a better quality of work. https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732166112 2020-09-09 17:14:39 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732166112 The lack of structure and social interaction as well as the political climate of the world made my day to day life less enjoyable. https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732167070 2020-09-09 17:14:50 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732167070 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732167455 1) Overall be patient and listen to others needs and requests
2) Try to focus on yourself and don't stress the small things
3) Take it day by day]]> 2020-09-09 17:14:54 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732167455 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732170415 and don't keep the classes too long

]]> 2020-09-09 17:15:25 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732170415 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732171739 When you do get to see your friends again it will be 10x better than seeing them everyday, the screen fatigue isn't fun so take a nap once school ends, and focus more on exercise. ]]> 2020-09-09 17:15:40 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732171739 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732173456 Being able to pursue different hobbies or interests because there was so much open time where social gatherings would have taken place.]]> 2020-09-09 17:16:01 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732173456 It was harder to do group work and breakout rooms were pretty awkward. It was also harder to ask teachers for help. https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732175313 2020-09-09 17:16:22 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732175313 1. dont hold classes too long, its tiring and be understanding. https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732176678 2020-09-09 17:16:38 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732176678 It was harder to be engaged in class because it felt like watching a lecture because of the lack of social interaction. https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732178614 2020-09-09 17:16:59 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732178614 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732179806 It was difficult to stay engaged during class when staring at a screen.]]> 2020-09-09 17:17:12 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732179806 1. When it needs to, class can go for 50 minutes, but when class can be shortened, it should be. https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732180635 2. Have agendas for the class so that classes run smoothly.
3. Communicate effectively

]]> 2020-09-09 17:17:21 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732180635 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732183104 Have high expectations but be patient when there are difficulties understanding or learning something.]]> 2020-09-09 17:17:47 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732183104 https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732183535 Keep classes interactive.
Continue to be flexible.
Periodically ask for student feedback on topics and class as a whole]]> 2020-09-09 17:17:52 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732183535 1. (for teachers) put your schedule on the portal so it is easier for students to reach out about a time to meet. https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732185662 2. Try to stay engaged in classes more.
3. Communicate with classmates more.]]> 2020-09-09 17:18:17 UTC https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732185662 1. Keep classes interactive https://padlet.com/rstearns6_1/wigpsk6886g7sub6/wish/732186414 2. Be patient with students 
3. Make classes 50 minuets long if it is essential

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