Category: Student engagement

5 Virtual learning resources for building student connection: “Temperature Checks”, Notes of Appreciation, Class Journal,Morning Announcements and Building Belonging

Some excellent resources to support student social emotional learniing.

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Measuring online student engagement or taking attendance? Is it worth it?

“Virtual schools that have quantified attendance as “one interaction per week” fall well short of ensuring students are engaged,.”

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Teachers, If You’re Not OK Right Now, You’re Not Alone: one teacher’s account of dealing with teaching from home during the pandemic

“As uncomfortable as it feels, I am slowly starting to accept that I have no choice but to sit in this moment with my students. There are no clear solutions or quick fixes. I can’t minimize the gravity of this unprecedented crisis for them or myself. For now, the best I can do for my students and myself is to accept that right now, it’s OK to not be OK.” Lory Walker Peroff

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Hundreds of thousands of students haven’t logged on, reports say

“How will we know who we need to apply some extra resources to reach and connect with? Our kids are everywhere.”

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Student engagement from home is tough: one secondary teacher’s fun suggestion that works virtually too

“enjoy the hilarity. Silly tools such as rubber ducks work because they channel positive associations from childhood—for bout our students and ourselves. If you let students embrace their silliness, they’ll be more free to express their creativity. This gives you an opportunity to learn more about their personalities. One of the best parts of teaching is the opportunity to connect with our students, and tools like rubber ducks can make these connections even more authentic.”Lindsay Mitchell

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