MTSD What the Tech
COVID-19 Remote Learning Resources
Preparing to Teach Outside of the Classroom
Choosing The Right Technology Platform To Best Fit your Remote Classrooms Needs
Communication with your students is the most important factor when choosing a platform to teach from beyond the school walls. When choosing a platform there are two types of communication that you should consider.
Asynchronous Communication
- Google Classroom
- District Email
- Video Blogs
- Teacher Websites
Synchronous communication
- Google Hangouts/Meet
- Cisco Webex(Currently free during the Covid-19 Crisis)
- Zoom Meetings
- Personal/Conference phone call
How to Use Google Classroom
Mrs. Jamie Velazquez who teaches technology at Ridgeway created a five-part tutorial for beginners for Google Classroom.
Pt. 1 - Getting Started
Document -
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s2IcUGc1RoNn92ap08ggMiZox3nanRjEvSprw941J-g/edit?usp=sharing
Video -
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1hZhvS7oDUPmq8OfvyZ50ZBroX8gXpC3E
Pt. 2 - Adding Topics
Document -
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1difUnVJN-_K9-SRM_BBAxBwcdsybPnoG4YkFSoQgbQI/edit?usp=sharing
Video
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Hp7QsDwl9ZdA2L9px4l285X5ZLlGfPp3
Pt. 3 - Creating Assignments
Document
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1w-aC9JqMMVsZ2zLx8Yn7cFhuyxUNPaCNA_m14D83jYU
Video
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1w-aC9JqMMVsZ2zLx8Yn7cFhuyxUNPaCNA_m14D83jYU
Pt. 4 - Creating Materials
Document
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ADt7UxTmYZrro_CDeHTH3C6hqsa8m2NFoVvbq56UoeU
Video
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1mDE2X_t9sjvN3PMa5NaqUfERyw4ARQHf
Pt. 5 - Ask a Question
Document
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1BJkyLz7E6gFDjXHZbjhVUk-dOt87FjyFnQA16_yYT-U
Video
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1e058kQAb8Gn2hrELaReXrkfHfkgTaa4l
Other Resource Documentation
- Google Meet
- Google Forms to Create a Remote Quiz
- Clever
- Remind 101
- Google Slides with PearDeck
- Google Jam Board (Digital WhiteBoard)
- Pearson EasyBridge
- Google Tour Builder (Virtual Field Trip)
Remote Learning Online App Resource Folder
Remote Assistance or Training
Feel free to schedule a 30-minute session with the Technology Department. We will be providing assistance to staff members, students, and providing tech PD remotely. Feel free to email HelpDesk@mtschools for assistance or to schedule a meeting.