Bedford Shares

Create a 5-7 minute video detailing what you have done, and how you have done it, on any of the following:

• • What tips and tricks have you discovered as you navigate Canvas?

  • What organizational structure have you found most helpful for your students as you design units/modules?

  • How have you effectively integrated tools (such as Quizizz, EdPuzzle, Flipgrid, and others) within Canvas?

  • What ideas have been effective in promoting student participation and fostering student agency?

  • How have you used Canvas to support the non-academic needs of your students?

  • How have you been able to collaborate with colleagues within Canvas? (within a grade level/department or across grade levels/departments)

Please do not just show what you have created within your video, but also provide an explanation for how other teachers can create something similar. Share the steps you took when creating or when integrating tools. We are hoping the videos will not only serve as inspiration, but also as tutorials for others to reference as we all strive to gain more confidence with Canvas.

• One of our cultural norms in Bedford County is “freely share best practices and resources with others.”

• We want to encourage professional growth as we all take risks and explore new resources and ideas during the school closure.

• In addition, if you create and share a video you will earn 10 recertification points.

Select an Option Below:

• Screencastify Directions, Download Extension (an option if recording yourself and/or your screen) (5 min. max)

• Screencast O'Matic Directions (an option if recording yourself and/or your screen)

• Setting up and Recording a Google Meet (an option if recording a group)

• Or an option of your choice

• Melinda Sprinkle uses Bitmoji Banners and Slides

  • Bitmoji Bank of Images

  • Check out her Virtual Cafe History Center and Through the Decades Final Project

• Amanda Martin uses a Digital Notebook and Video

• Nicole Ashman uses Screencastify and Flipgrid

• Ginny Ogden uses Nearpod and Flipgrid to deliver instruction and assess mastery

• Estefania Whitesell uses Edpuzzle and other tools to increase student engagement

• Mary Kate Glime uses virtual field trips and websites

• ITRTs support teachers with use of tech tools to enhance instructional outcomes

• Alice Fordham uses Google Slides to create drag and drop activities

• Jake Elder uses Flipgrid to encourage open dialogue

• Susan Quarles uses Document Camera and Smart Board for instructional delivery

• Cori Fairchild uses Peardeck to monitor engagement and give feedback

• Diana Branch uses PBL in a virtual setting

• Joy Wayne created YouTube tutorials for art lessons

• Rose Hager sings books, models the use of instruments, and uses interactive music applications

• Leslie Bowyer uses art to build a sense of community

• Eb Morejon lets students gain a glimpse into his world

• Crystal DeLong uses Google Voice and guest speakers

• Christie Orozco uses Google Voice and collaboration to meet needs of Adaptive Curriculum students

• Kristi Alcorn uses Facebook with families and varied activities with students

• Sarah Yost uses one central website to communicate with families and provide encouragement

• FMS SPED teachers created one site that included games to reinforce transition and employment vocabulary and opportunities to practice transition interview questions and discuss employment dress

• FMS sixth grade team collaborated to create a weekly video for students to provide motivation and reminders

As you recall our goal with the “Creating a Virtual Learning” module training was to ensure our BCPS staff had access to the information and tools needed to positively impact student achievement and student wellness. The module provided a baseline training so that all staff would be familiar with the academic expectations for the 2020-2021 school year.

Each teacher was required to submit a final task that adhered to the best practices communicated within the module. The directions provided for the final task also stated the following:

• Your submitted unit plan will be included in a division-wide resource for all BCPS teachers to access and utilize, as we move toward a blended instructional approach.

• Make sure all resources embedded within your unit plan are accessible to all BCPS employees. (adjust share settings)

• If you submit your unit plan within the BCPS Commons, then it will automatically be shared with all BCPS staff.