In this episode, Kate Klein from Crow High School joins us to show us the text rendering activity she did with her Language Arts class. Kate will show us what worked and what she would do differently next time. Most notably was the increased quality of discussion from her students, even those students who did not do the reading! Join us!

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In this episode, 4th grade teacher extraordinaire Rebekah Whittaker joins us to share her many strategies for encouraging students to turn their cameras on during synchronous class times. From group norms and empathy building to games and incentives, she has tried it all and has found many ways to get those cameras on and to encourage student participation! These great ideas apply to K-12 and she has even shared some ready-to-use activities which are linked in the slidedeck. Enjoy!

Here is a set of "Cliffs Notes" from Jeremy Smith in South Lane SD.

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In this episode Connected Lane County project coordinator Lizzie Gray joins us to talk about the ways in which teachers can bring real world experiences to their students via distance learning. Lizze will share the many student opportunities that Elevate Lane County provides for students from guest speakers to job shadows to a library of ready to use video resources. She also has tips for arranging your own guest speakers and finding ways to bring outside expertise into your distance learning classroom, no matter what you teach.

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In this episode Kori Wanner, a Creswell High School Spanish teacher, joins us to share how she is using Edpuzzle and Google Forms to increase engagement in her classroom. She has some amazing ideas!

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In this episode we show you three tools to help engage students during remote learning. Kahoot, Mindmeister, and Quizlet. We talk about the advantages and disadvantages of each as well as how you might use them in your class.

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In this episode we talk about what we all know we need to do more of, and can't seem to find the time to do. Seriously, just watch the video and take a little time for yourself. "Self Care Extraordinaire" Lela Ross is here with her amazing soothing voice to help us all relax and take a deep breath! (It really does help)

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In this episode Leah Dunbar will be joining us to talk about how to create meaningful and vibrant discussions remotely!

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In this episode we will be giving some tips on how to make your Canvas course a little easier for students and parents to navigate. Special guest Maddy Ahearn joins us to impart a small portion of her vast wisdom!

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In this episode Billy Fields joins us to share how to build meaningful relationships and why you need to!

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Best practices during Video Conferencing

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What are Hyperdocs and why should you be using them?

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How do I start the year off right?

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