How are you collecting data this year? Collecting information from students and families and keeping data organized is often a challenge. There is a special tool you can use to teach in a classroom setting or participating in distance learning initiatives. JotForm Report Builder transforms data collected from forms into presentation-ready reports. Regular readers of […]
What does your summer plan for professional learning look like? Next month, the team at TechLX is hosting a special course for educators. This distance learning professional development opportunity starts next week and runs throughout August! Professional Development for Teachers This two-hour professional development training is hosted by TechLX. The focus is on “Succeeding with […]
How can you create activities that engage students during online classes? Making sure that students are interested in and excited about the content you share is essential. You can create an environment for online learning that is visual, engaging, and fun. Earlier this spring, the folks at Raptivity reached out to me to share two […]
Are you searching for free eBooks for kids? The team at AmEnglish has you covered with adaptive assessments, vocabulary support, and so much more! Through the end of the 2020-21 school year, their distance learning resources are completely free for teachers and schools. In this blog post, I’ll share all of the details so you […]
Are you hosting Zoom meetings for students and colleagues? Setting up live captioning is a best practice many schools and districts are exploring. Rev now lets you add captions to Zoom classes during distance learning. If you’ve listened to my podcast in the past, you may know that I create transcripts for each episode. I […]
In this episode, I talk with ISTE author Rachelle Dene Poth about collaboration in remote learning environments. She shares strategies for supporting students working in teams when they aren’t side-by-side but working from home instead. You’ll also hear about her favorite technology tools and tips for remote learning. Listen to the podcast episode on your […]
In this episode, we’ll take a look at a leadership perspective on remote learning. Eric Sheninger, author of Digital Leadership shares recommendations for school leaders tackling the challenges of supporting students, teachers and families, learning and working at home. I’m excited to welcome Eric Sheninger on the podcast, in a moment you’ll hear our conversation […]
How can we make sure that remote learning feels as personal as a traditional classroom experience? As schools are in the midst of a sudden shift to remote learning, we’re all tackling this question. So I went back to a podcast interview I conducted last spring for some inspiration. Thomas Murray is the author of […]
Have you seen the new remote learning resource page from Buncee? It’s full of guides and activities for students learning at home. Buncee is free for teachers and students while schools are closed. I can’t wait to tell you about everything they have to support student creativity! If you haven’t heard of Buncee before, it […]
In this episode, you’ll hear from a coach who works with coaches. Martine Brown shares her tips for coaches working to support teachers with remote learning. You’ll also hear about Martine’s book for tech integration coaching and tips for coaches you can try out right away. Listen to the podcast episode on your favorite platform: […]