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As a #TeacherDevelopmentSpecialist, I was able to lead the creation of a #BestPractices doc to help ELA teachers switch up to virtual learning. I work with @wisdom_hs & @AttucksPatriots and they already got this. Here are some recommendations from @HISD_ELA .
As a #TeacherDevelopmentSpecialist, I was able to lead the creation of a #BestPractices doc to help ELA teachers switch up to virtual learning. I work with @wisdom_hs & @AttucksPatriots and they already got this. Here are some recommendations from @HISD_ELA .
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Check for Access- Assume that all students lack access to online learning for more than 30 min. at a time. Given a range of societal and financial considerations, students in MS and HS may not be able to give schools a devoted 60 minutes online for 4-8 sessions in a day.
Check for Access- Assume that all students lack access to online learning for more than 30 min. at a time. Given a range of societal and financial considerations, students in MS and HS may not be able to give schools a devoted 60 minutes online for 4-8 sessions in a day.
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Know the platform - Always find ways to check that communication options in your online platform (chat, the mic, video) are working for the learner and for you, as well as HOW they work for you and the student.
Know the platform - Always find ways to check that communication options in your online platform (chat, the mic, video) are working for the learner and for you, as well as HOW they work for you and the student.
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Utilize To-Do Lists - Turn learning into task-based actions. Students work better with a “to-do” list. Look at annotations on a reading, working a vocab list or answering a short series of Qs offline. Give a due date for tasks and check in with them about their progress.
Utilize To-Do Lists - Turn learning into task-based actions. Students work better with a “to-do” list. Look at annotations on a reading, working a vocab list or answering a short series of Qs offline. Give a due date for tasks and check in with them about their progress.
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Break It Down - Chunk a lesson as needed: the read-a-loud can be one day, the guided practice can be on another, the independent practice can be done separately, etc.
Break It Down - Chunk a lesson as needed: the read-a-loud can be one day, the guided practice can be on another, the independent practice can be done separately, etc.
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Mix it up - Interchange the times that you meet online:
•direct instruction
•academic discourse (a chatroom that you monitor)
•Small Group or One-on-One Check-ins
•An “Office Hours” time
•An “On-Call” option where you can be available by e-mail as needed.
Mix it up - Interchange the times that you meet online:
•direct instruction
•academic discourse (a chatroom that you monitor)
•Small Group or One-on-One Check-ins
•An “Office Hours” time
•An “On-Call” option where you can be available by e-mail as needed.
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Repetition is key - When giving instructions, repeat the same way you would in a physical class, times 10. You have to imagine this process as a hard reset into a new class structure. Go over your new online norms every time you give a class. Record all sessions for review.
Repetition is key - When giving instructions, repeat the same way you would in a physical class, times 10. You have to imagine this process as a hard reset into a new class structure. Go over your new online norms every time you give a class. Record all sessions for review.
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Incorporate Online Resources - Use other materials and additional resources that are available online. EX: class randomizers are in learning programs - “Class Dojo”, “Remind”, “Edmodo”. etc. Use them with platform.
Incorporate Online Resources - Use other materials and additional resources that are available online. EX: class randomizers are in learning programs - “Class Dojo”, “Remind”, “Edmodo”. etc. Use them with platform.
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Use Social Media -If students are having a hard time turning in assignments to you in the forms you have provided (google doc or Microsoft word), then have them respond to questions you pose in the social media communication options they already have access to.
Use Social Media -If students are having a hard time turning in assignments to you in the forms you have provided (google doc or Microsoft word), then have them respond to questions you pose in the social media communication options they already have access to.
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Students can reply to Qs in Tik Tok, Snapchat, Twitter & Insta in a variety of ways. – Video, a “Story”, and a DM are perfect for this. For older students who have access to FB, they can send you a message. Use what students have access to, to get what you need.
Students can reply to Qs in Tik Tok, Snapchat, Twitter & Insta in a variety of ways. – Video, a “Story”, and a DM are perfect for this. For older students who have access to FB, they can send you a message. Use what students have access to, to get what you need.
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“Participation” looks different online - Students might be able to take part in your class asynchronously – they won’t be online at the same time as you. They might not be in class during instructional times, but they are getting the work done and turning in assignments.
“Participation” looks different online - Students might be able to take part in your class asynchronously – they won’t be online at the same time as you. They might not be in class during instructional times, but they are getting the work done and turning in assignments.
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Be Brave and Research - You're learning just like your students are. If you aren’t tech savvy, that’s okay. Google is a friend. Research, read, and plan slowly. Begin adding in 1 or 2 new things to increase engagement as you feel comfortable. This is a reset for everybody.
Be Brave and Research - You're learning just like your students are. If you aren’t tech savvy, that’s okay. Google is a friend. Research, read, and plan slowly. Begin adding in 1 or 2 new things to increase engagement as you feel comfortable. This is a reset for everybody.
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Be Present - As you would be present in your physical classroom, be present in your online classroom. Try to keep other tabs and windows closed and focus on the work at hand. It’s easy to be distracted with a push of a few keys, so keep your eye on the target.
Be Present - As you would be present in your physical classroom, be present in your online classroom. Try to keep other tabs and windows closed and focus on the work at hand. It’s easy to be distracted with a push of a few keys, so keep your eye on the target.
S/O to @Lit_Bark, @TeachWithHonore, @mynichols2001 and @AdigunLaSondra for helping me build this up!
#Gracias to all the teachers, staff & admin doing the work - one day at a time.
Qs? Hit me up. guadalupe.mendez@houstonisd.org
#HISDReads
#Gracias to all the teachers, staff & admin doing the work - one day at a time.
Qs? Hit me up. guadalupe.mendez@houstonisd.org
#HISDReads
