Best Practices in Virtual Learning 10/14 Session 1 by Marya Hay https://padlet.com/marya_f_hay/xa1yqyb5e3s1 We would love to hear and capture what is working in your virtual classrooms. Use the space below to add your best practices for culturally responsive activities and strategies during virtual learning. en-us 2018-09-20 23:08:12 UTC 2020-10-14 20:21:20 UTC hello@padlet.com Being sensitive to the needs of all your kids. mollymaddi https://padlet.com/marya_f_hay/xa1yqyb5e3s1/wish/830130850 Allowing kids to do what they need to be comfortable. 
Develop trust by letting them know that you trust them to do what helps them learn best (example: answer via chat, audio, or video etc..)

]]> 2020-10-14 20:01:08 UTC https://padlet.com/marya_f_hay/xa1yqyb5e3s1/wish/830130850 Activities https://padlet.com/marya_f_hay/xa1yqyb5e3s1/wish/830142459 Doing activities with students that allow them to show their personal life side, how to properly say their name,  fun fact about them, what they like etc 

some activities we discussed: 
- flipgrid 
- what / who is behind the mask
- spirit week or games 
- one on one support ]]> 2020-10-14 20:05:35 UTC https://padlet.com/marya_f_hay/xa1yqyb5e3s1/wish/830142459 Sharing Personal Strategies and Supports that work at their Learning Locations https://padlet.com/marya_f_hay/xa1yqyb5e3s1/wish/830149069 Student led, teacher facilitated conversations about strategies in their current learning spaces (many students aren't at home so what can they do when they need more supports and connections?).]]> 2020-10-14 20:08:15 UTC https://padlet.com/marya_f_hay/xa1yqyb5e3s1/wish/830149069 Feedback https://padlet.com/marya_f_hay/xa1yqyb5e3s1/wish/830149292 I ask my sudents for feedback at least once a week. I have used Slido, Mentimeter and the chat or Google Forms to get input ]]> 2020-10-14 20:08:20 UTC https://padlet.com/marya_f_hay/xa1yqyb5e3s1/wish/830149292 We can ask students to turn on their camera if possible, just to be able to see each other and to connect... tamilselvigopal https://padlet.com/marya_f_hay/xa1yqyb5e3s1/wish/830153628 2020-10-14 20:10:03 UTC https://padlet.com/marya_f_hay/xa1yqyb5e3s1/wish/830153628 Greeting everyone and taking a moment to say something individual and specific if you have the chance when a student arrives early or stays late. Proper pronunciation of names is so valuable. https://padlet.com/marya_f_hay/xa1yqyb5e3s1/wish/830157843 2020-10-14 20:11:46 UTC https://padlet.com/marya_f_hay/xa1yqyb5e3s1/wish/830157843 Using the zoom -Poll feature to do a wellness check with the students and acknowledging their feelings!! tamilselvigopal https://padlet.com/marya_f_hay/xa1yqyb5e3s1/wish/830159655 2020-10-14 20:12:30 UTC https://padlet.com/marya_f_hay/xa1yqyb5e3s1/wish/830159655 Use books and Stories and Videos to engage students to discuss what is really happening in their lives. Need to use kid friendly language. denisecsnyder https://padlet.com/marya_f_hay/xa1yqyb5e3s1/wish/830159844 2020-10-14 20:12:35 UTC https://padlet.com/marya_f_hay/xa1yqyb5e3s1/wish/830159844 Provide a safe environment. Letting students know you are there for them, having them see your vulnerability, and yes, having them help you. https://padlet.com/marya_f_hay/xa1yqyb5e3s1/wish/830161703 2020-10-14 20:13:19 UTC https://padlet.com/marya_f_hay/xa1yqyb5e3s1/wish/830161703 Planning time for teachers and paras. https://padlet.com/marya_f_hay/xa1yqyb5e3s1/wish/830170411 Having time before school starts, during lunch break and/or after dismissal for planning, debriefing and +/-.  We can work as a team and back up when testing or working with students in breakout rooms.]]> 2020-10-14 20:16:55 UTC https://padlet.com/marya_f_hay/xa1yqyb5e3s1/wish/830170411 Choice Boards https://padlet.com/marya_f_hay/xa1yqyb5e3s1/wish/830179192 2020-10-14 20:20:35 UTC https://padlet.com/marya_f_hay/xa1yqyb5e3s1/wish/830179192