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As a #RemoteTeacher I have begun to see a flood of emails, phone calls, texts, messages from #TEACHers as they begin to prepare for #VirtualLearning.
I have 5 keys to success!
I'm curious what other #virtual #educators would add. @IsidoreVirtual
Sorry - Long Thread!
#OntEd
I have 5 keys to success!
I'm curious what other #virtual #educators would add. @IsidoreVirtual
Sorry - Long Thread!
#OntEd
1. Focus on #SEL
Kids are surviving a #pandemic! They are facing unprecedented challenges during the economic crisis & ongoing restrictions. Feelings of uncertainty, confusion, fear & more since March overwhelm them.
Provide a safe place to talk and to understand.
Kids are surviving a #pandemic! They are facing unprecedented challenges during the economic crisis & ongoing restrictions. Feelings of uncertainty, confusion, fear & more since March overwhelm them.
Provide a safe place to talk and to understand.
1b) For some, they have lost access to nutrition programs & safeguards from other stressors.
Remember, these are Ss & families who have NOT selected #RemoteLearning. These are Ss who have opted to be F2F and are now being required to open their homes to you & their classmates.
Remember, these are Ss & families who have NOT selected #RemoteLearning. These are Ss who have opted to be F2F and are now being required to open their homes to you & their classmates.
1c) So...
Lead with #Grace.
Surrounded them with:
The voice of kindness.
The eyes of wisdom.
The ears of #compassion.
The hands of charity.
The tears of comfort.
The mind of truth.
The heart of love.
The smile of acceptance.
#SparkJoy #Remotely
Lead with #Grace.
Surrounded them with:
The voice of kindness. The eyes of wisdom. The ears of #compassion. The hands of charity. The tears of comfort. The mind of truth. The heart of love. The smile of acceptance. #SparkJoy #Remotely
2. Set Up Social & #Virtual Classroom Norms
Build a Community!
Nothing is worse than feeling alienated - no longer feeling a sense of belonging to a group, person, or area of learning.
Alienation is:
isolation
no engagement
ostracized
withdrawal
#Embrace Them!
Build a Community!
Nothing is worse than feeling alienated - no longer feeling a sense of belonging to a group, person, or area of learning.
Alienation is:
isolation no engagement ostracized withdrawal #Embrace Them!
2b) Make an #online learning ecosystem that will engage Ss while having routines & an organizational method that breeds success.
Take the time to establish classroom norms & expectations. Do this together! Humanize the voices behind the screen as this will create #agency.
Take the time to establish classroom norms & expectations. Do this together! Humanize the voices behind the screen as this will create #agency.
2d) Some Norms: #RemoteHumor
Have a #DressCode! Yes, wearing a shirt is mandatory.
No, don't take your device with you while you go to the washroom
When & how to mute/unmute your microphone
How to use the chat appropriately
Have an agenda/a schedule
Build-in breaks
Have a #DressCode! Yes, wearing a shirt is mandatory.No, don't take your device with you while you go to the washroomWhen & how to mute/unmute your microphoneHow to use the chat appropriatelyHave an agenda/a scheduleBuild-in breaks
3. Be #flexible ...
...with:
#LearningSpaces - sometimes the inside of a tent is the quietest place in the house
Guest Appearances - Yes, pets will steal the attention of any worthy audience. Siblings will want to see & have an impromptu #DanceParty
#RemoteTeacherLife
...with:
#LearningSpaces - sometimes the inside of a tent is the quietest place in the house Guest Appearances - Yes, pets will steal the attention of any worthy audience. Siblings will want to see & have an impromptu #DanceParty #RemoteTeacherLife
4. GO S.L.O.W.
It's okay!
This is new for many & you will be trying to sustain the cooperation of Ss who have asymmetric skills & interests, who will be dynamically joining & learning the #OnlineLearning community while navigating operating errors ...
It's okay!
This is new for many & you will be trying to sustain the cooperation of Ss who have asymmetric skills & interests, who will be dynamically joining & learning the #OnlineLearning community while navigating operating errors ...
4b) ... all while attempting to learn #virtually.
Be P A T I E N T!
Be #Patient with:
YOU - take the time to #BuildEfficacy
your students - they won't get it right the first time. Smile & #BuildCapacity
your own children - they will be navigating this journey, too! Hug!
Be P A T I E N T!
Be #Patient with:
YOU - take the time to #BuildEfficacyyour students - they won't get it right the first time. Smile & #BuildCapacity your own children - they will be navigating this journey, too! Hug!
5. Be #Grateful
FOR
See the good
TOExpress #gratitude
INhardship - be #humble and #authentic
Know your #WHY
But
Please,
P L E A S E
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...don't be #APATHETIC
#Equity will glare at you in the face!
Have #empathy & want #justice
FOR
See the goodTO
Express #gratitude IN
hardship - be #humble and #authentic Know your #WHY But
Please,
P L E A S E
P
L
E
A
S
E
...don't be #APATHETIC
#Equity will glare at you in the face!
Have #empathy & want #justice
You will be okay!
You got this! There are plenty of people to help, support, and guide!
Remember, many have been #Online for quite some time - so norms, #expectations, #trust, and #CollectiveEfficacy has been built so don't rush to be & do the same. #BreakOutRooms take Time!
You got this! There are plenty of people to help, support, and guide!
Remember, many have been #Online for quite some time - so norms, #expectations, #trust, and #CollectiveEfficacy has been built so don't rush to be & do the same. #BreakOutRooms take Time!
