#r12socstud
Connecting stories of the past to the needs of the present.
Special Edition: Remote Learning Support
Volume 2 Issue 8
Welcome!
If you ever need assistance or have a question, please do not hesitate to contact me via email (jtorres@esc12.net) or social media (@owl_b_torresedu).
TEA Updates
Instructional Innovation - Remote Learning
1-1-1 Strategy
1 - Learning Aide (reading, video, lecture, slide set, etc.)
1 - Collaboration method (discussion board, Flipgrid, etc.)
1 - Learning experience, short quiz, reflection
This method is one* per WEEK. Remember, the key is to provide students with meaningful work that is relevant. Quality > Quantity. This is a time of uncertainty. Student SEL needs must come before assigned work. Credit to @NSSSASocStudies for the idea!
Learn at Home with Civics 101
Hello, teachers, parents, caregivers, and students! Civics 101 has tons of great audio, activities, resources, and lessons to help you stay engaged (or reengage) with civics during this challenging time. All free. Visit the full archive here.
And they're here if you need support or have questions. Email them at civics101@nhpr.org
Check out this short video about their podcast.
Articles of Interest
Digital Resources
NCSS Resources for Covid-19
Literacy Connections
National Emergency Library
Student Opportunities
Virtual Workshop for Students: Fighting Words Poetry Workshop
While this workshop is open to all students, it is designed for grades 6–12. Register here!
Professional Learning Opportunities
Continue to check #r12socstud daily for PD Updates!!
Remember...
Webinar for Teachers: Digital Resources and Virtual Opportunities
Webinar attendees will receive a 1-hour certificate of attendance upon completion of a short survey. Register here!
Facing History & Ourselves
FREE Online Courses
Democracy at Risk: Teaching Holocaust and Human Behavior. March 19 - April 29, 2020
A New Approach to Teaching the Reconstruction Era. April 26 - May 27, 2020
Sign up for the FREE bi-weekly current events blog.
Use these resources to foster thoughtful classroom conversations and build your students’ capacities for critical thinking, emotional engagement, ethical reflection, and civic agency.
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Jessica Torres
Ed Specialist - Digital Innovation/Gifted Education & Social Studies
ESC Region 12
o: 254-297-1118
Email: jtorres@esc12.net
Website: https://www.esc12.net/page/ge_socialstudies
Location: ESC Region 12, West Loop 340, Waco, TX, USA
Phone: 254-366-3856
Twitter: @owl_b_torresedu