Spotlight On: Teaching Remotely
Preparing for the possibility of distance learning
How do we transition from in-person to online?
The prospect of facing school or district closure and preparing to transition to online teaching is overwhelming at best. One pressing challenge: teaching to a computer is very different than standing at the front of a classroom, or sitting on a rug with a group of kids. Where to start? Our Smore Resident Educator has scoured the Internet in order to provide schools with a curated set of resources to help teachers build their online instructional skills and foster a productive, supportive virtual community. Best of luck and stay safe.
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Sign up here for a free training session from the Director of Mathematics Leadership Programs at Mount Holyoke College , whose expertise is in developing engaging online learning experiences (for all teachers, not just math)
The motherlode
If you read only one thing in this newsletter, this blog presents a wealth of options for how to teach online. There are structures for lessons, assessments, and creative ways to re-think teaching practices for k-12 distance-learning.
The slides below offer a comprehensive list of online resources for engaging students in learning in a variety of modalities.
How to build community in your online class
This article describes six fun and engaging activities for MS - HS that will help you to build community remotely. If students are logging on for class, at first things will feel weird. These activities will help you to recreate a sense of community.
Emergency School Closures Due to COVID 19 Roundtable Discussion 2
Want to make your online class more engaging & fun?
A lot of online teaching happens in the world of ESL. Regardless of your subject area, ESL teachers have great tips to share. This article shares strategies to make an online class more engaging for students.
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