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13 Virtual Games to Play in Your Elementary Classroom: www.edutopia.org/article/13-virtual-games-play-your-elementary-classroom
"From scavenger hunts to Pictionary, we've gathered a batch of virtual games to get students talking, laughing, and engaging with peers."
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11 Tips for Teaching Preschool Online: www.edutopia.org/article/11-tips-teaching-preschool-online
"From scavenger hunts to obstacle courses to read-alouds, many activities from the classroom can be adapted for little kids learning from home." Online Storytime from the New York City Public Library: www.nypl.org/education/kids/storytime
Links to many other NYC Public Library Storytime series. Guest Speakers and Tutorials: www.facultyfocus.com/articles/effective-teaching-strategies/part-four-of-practical-mid-career-teaching-reflections-guest-speakers-and-tutorials/
Although this article was written for university classes, I think most of the ideas can be adapted for use in K-12 classes. Virtual Literature Circles Create a Safe Space for Students: www.edutopia.org/article/virtual-literature-circles-create-safe-space-students
"Discussions that are centered in students' experiences spark more text-to-self connections and help students internalize concepts like empathy," This article explains why literature circles are important and how to manage them in a remote class. Crows are Cool! Finding the Extraordinary in the Ordinary Bird: docs.google.com/document/d/1iDzf20UE2b_MY4QN9XsLkpII8YtujCgblfO7PGy7uRk/edit
This lesson and family activities were written for this time when students are staying home from school but it would work anytime for parents to do fun, informational activiites with their children. Breaking Free of the Status Quo - Grading Strategies that Work: www.educationworld.com/teachers/breaking-free-status-quo-grading-strategies-work
The ideas in this article make grading more fair in this time of COVID-19. The author says that while these practices may stay in place, others are to help teachers and students work successfully in their classes during the pandemic. 3 alternatives to requiring video in online learning: districtadministration.com/require-video-online-learning-student-privacy-equity-alternatives/
"Encourage students to respond with "reactions", emojis or chat features." As a teacher, I like to see my students when we are in an online class. This article explains some of the reasons why requiring students to turn on their cameras can be detrimental their learning, however. Building Self-Efficacy: How to Feel Confident in Your Online Teaching: www.facultyfocus.com/articles/philosophy-of-teaching/building-self-efficacy-how-to-feel-confident-in-your-online-teaching/
I especially liked this article because it was written in a positive way to let teachers know they still good educators as the way they teach has changed dramatically in a short time and also because of the logical, easily implemented advice it contains. |
Janet LuchAs a life-long educator, I like to read about education and decided to share what I find interesting here with you. Please let me know your thoughts about the articles. Archives
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