It is vital that we develop empathy for our students. As a classroom teacher, I often thought back to my days as a child in a classroom – trying to imagine how actions I took as a teacher would have affected me. But in the midst of a global pandemic, I cannot personally relate to […]
In my role as an edtech coach, I have done a great deal of research about hybrid models used in schools as a result of the COVID19 pandemic. I have supported teachers in lesson planning and logistics, read countless articles, observed several classrooms with hybrid environments, and spoken with dozens of educators who are using […]
Beginning in March of 2020 and continuing into the present, education has pivoted dramatically based on the global pandemic. Distance learning and hybrid learning have proven challenging in an environment of uncertainty across the globe. News outlets report student learning loss during this time, and a widening of the academic achievement gap in regards to […]
I had the incredible experience of modeling lessons in virtual video call classrooms with 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders last week. The day increased my empathy for teachers in the distance learning environment, and left me inspired by students who have become teachers themselves regarding technology. As I was teaching the students how to split […]
I have recently been speaking with administrators and educators who are planning to return to physical classrooms with students present, with social distancing in place. The conversations have been fraught with anxious excitement. Hybrid teaching is not synonymous with pre-2020 teaching. Between classroom setup, schedules, health guidelines, and everything in between – much has changed. […]
Educators are exhausted. Parents are frustrated with distance and/or hybrid learning. Students struggle with motivation and organizational skills. Countless apps and technological platforms promise solutions, While these realities may feel overwhelming, edtech coaches are here to curate and guide integration. Don’t have an edtech coach in your district? Reach out to one or two on […]
There are no experts in 2020. Not one of us has a silver bullet to reopening schools in the midst of a global pandemic. Beware of anyone who claims to have “the answer” for all. Each community, each educational organization, has differing needs. As you begin to discuss reopening plans, be sure to involve teachers, […]
I have been working with countless educators over the past few weeks, all of whom are tirelessly learning new skills, tools, and strategies to design learning experiences to students, in this new environment of a distance and/or hybrid context. As educators in Fall 2020, we are all akin to first year teachers – leading learning […]
Last week I was burned out on video calls. While I enjoy my role in supporting educators in implementing distance learning, hours of zoom meetings took a toll on my eyes and energy levels. You may be experiencing something similar. Might our students be “zoomed out” as well? How might we continue to provide quality […]
In the region in which I live, many educators have just recently begun the school year with students. Still many others are anxiously anticipating the return of students to begin in a few days. For over a century – educators, students, and parents have had a “first day of school” for the year. This year, […]
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