1/ During the coronavirus pandemic, thousands of teachers have quickly transitioned to providing a virtual education.
In honor of #TeacherAppreciationWeek, here’s a look at how Texas educators are still helping students. #txlege #txed
In honor of #TeacherAppreciationWeek, here’s a look at how Texas educators are still helping students. #txlege #txed
2/ Karen Sams, a 2020 Texas Teacher of the Year, used to build community through a colorful classroom and hugs.
But #COVID19 has forced her to motivate her third graders to complete assignments through video chat.
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But #COVID19 has forced her to motivate her third graders to complete assignments through video chat.
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3/ Michelle Sandoval, another 2020 Texas Teacher of the Year, used to advise students on what lipstick to wear to their quinceañeras or how to wear a tie.
Now, she has been using video conferencing to check in on her students’ health and safety.
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Now, she has been using video conferencing to check in on her students’ health and safety.
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4/ If Sandoval notices a student living in a house with broken windows or wearing the same clothing days in a row, she will call a counselor who can get them help. bit.ly/2ymrcnm
5/ These teachers know some students will emerge from the pandemic shutdowns largely unscathed.
But many already seem to be slipping away. Some may not have access to regular meals.
Others aren’t engaging in online classes.
Some are just missing. bit.ly/2ymrcnm
But many already seem to be slipping away. Some may not have access to regular meals.
Others aren’t engaging in online classes.
Some are just missing. bit.ly/2ymrcnm
6/ College professors in Texas have also worked overtime to learn online tools, redesign courses and accommodate students.
”The overall attitude is: Let's do the best we can to provide the best educational experience that we can under the circumstances.” bit.ly/2W15C1b
”The overall attitude is: Let's do the best we can to provide the best educational experience that we can under the circumstances.” bit.ly/2W15C1b
7/ UT-Austin professor Anne Lewis is recording lectures so students can tune in at their convenience.
But she’s asking her class to watch live and participate, “so at least I’m not talking into the ether.” bit.ly/2W15C1b
But she’s asking her class to watch live and participate, “so at least I’m not talking into the ether.” bit.ly/2W15C1b
8/ At UT-El Paso, teacher education professor Elena Izquierdo said she’s provided students with laptmine ops she had from a previous grant. bit.ly/2W15C1b
9/9 And at a Waco school, teachers mourned the death of a beloved principal who was among the first Texas educators to die of #COVID19.
Without the ability to share memories in person, they faced the challenge of explaining his death to students. bit.ly/2zZsiXa
Without the ability to share memories in person, they faced the challenge of explaining his death to students. bit.ly/2zZsiXa
