Here are some resources to help you plan for your hybrid/blended learning classroom.
Possible Options for Blended/Hybrid Learning
This video shows two possible ways you can structure hybrid learning. Sample Hybrid Video
This video shows how students at home can be working on Google slides while students in class are working on binder paper. Students can be practicing the same skill, using different resources. NOTE: This video was recorded as a sample. When we return to school with students, face shields must be worn when removing the mask for instructional purposes.K-6 Resources for Students with Limited/No Internet Connectivity
This document provides links to documents and apps that will support students on distance learning who do not have Internet access at home.Sample Engagement Log
This sample engagement log supports Option A as shown in the Possible Options for Blended/Hybrid Learning Video above. This log supports a plan where students will be working on the same content whether they are in the classroom or at home. Remember, the skills can be the same, while the resources used may vary (pen and paper vs computer-based assignments).Sample Engagement Log
This sample engagement log supports Option B as shown in the Possible Options for Blended/Hybrid Learning Video above. This log supports a plan where there are days that you would like to have students participate in a lab or hands-on activity while they are in class and then complete a different activity while they are at home.Livestreaming Set Up
Step 1: Click here for instructions on Activating your YouTube Studio for Live Streaming Once you are logged in, click on the settings icon in the bottom left navigation bar. Click on Channel in the new window. Make sure your Country of residence says United States. Then click Advanced Settings at the top of that window. Make sure it says that the channel is appropriate for kids. Click Save.
Step 2: APPROVE your YouTube channel - (see the video below)
Step 3: Set up your studio to stream through OBS (this can show you and your actions as well as content from your computer, much like screencastify records and shares.) Remember: You must link the stream key and enable auto start and auto stop for the OBS studio to communicate with YouTube. (See videos below)
Step 4: Schedule your stream and share your YouTube link with your class before you start streaming so they can watch you live. If you forget to share the link, you can do so later and students can watch the replay at any time.
Step 2:
Approving you YouTube Channel
Step 3:
OBS Set Up to show content (SMART Board, ELMO/Aver Document Camera, Slides, etc.)
View the YouTube livestream created with during the gumball math step-by-step video. This will show what kids will see at home.
Troubleshooting OBS
This video shows 2 possible solutions if you see a black screen instead of the content you are adding to sources.
Step 3: Intermediate/Advanced Option
OBS/YouTube with SMART Board and ELMO + Video of Teacher
(Intermediate)
View the live stream created while recording the OBS/YouTube with SMART Board and ELMO training video
What does a live streaming video look like? Here are a few samples from a teacher's first day of live streaming. These lessons were streamed to YouTube to help prepare students for the distance learning side of hybrid learning :
https://youtu.be/JYMLUbLOPuo?t=721
https://youtu.be/Y165OntCXiw?t=175
https://youtu.be/Jck8mGsR3sI?t=217
Feeling nervous? Remember, you can create practice live stream lessons to share with your students, or you can practice on your own without sharing. Remember, your students don't enjoy you because of your perfect lessons - they enjoy you because of your love of teaching/learning, your enthusiasm, and your relationship with them. Take the pressure off of yourself to be perfect and just be the wonderful teacher that you are. Think of the webcam/OBS and YouTube Studio as just another one of your students!
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