“Resilience doesn’t just mean getting back to normal after facing a difficult situation. It means learning from the process in order to become stronger and better at tackling the next challenge.” -Donna Volpitta
Engage Your Students with Real-World Projects http://www.ascd.org/professional-development/webinars/engage-your-students-with-real-world-projects-webinar.aspx#archive In this webinar, author Suzie Boss will outline strategies to help you plan for more authentic, relevant learning experiences. She’ll discuss how to design academically rigorous projects that are ripped from the headlines; why relevance doesn’t mean “all about me;” and how to use the 3 A’s to guide students toward meaningful action.
Active Learning: Let’s Keep Learning Inside and Outside the Classroom https://www.pearson.com/us/about/news-events/events/2020/04/active-learning--lets-keep-learning-inside-and-outside-the-class.html In this session, Professor Carola Goldenberg explores how computer mediated activities can complement and enhance active learning when implemented as part of a flipped class approach.
The Conspiracy of Critical Thinking https://www.pearson.com/us/about/news-events/events/2020/04/the-conspiracy-of-critical-thinking.html Join Dr. Lourdes Norman-McKay and Dr. Erin Amerman for a discussion on how to use the vast and weird world of conspiracy to ignite critical thinking in science students.
Collaboration https://www.pearson.com/us/about/news-events/events/2020/02/collaboration.html As companies place more emphasis on team-based work, students who excel at collaboration are more likely to be valued applicants. Join us as we look at collaboration in more detail and how we can develop this skill in our students.
Critical thinking https://www.pearson.com/us/about/news-events/events/2020/02/critical-thinking.html Sometimes known as higher-order thinking, critical thought is a highly desirable skill in the workplace. Join us as we look deeper into what it is, why it's essential, and how we can effectively teach and assess this skill in the classroom.
The Book Creator You Never Knew https://youtu.be/qajH9lMYzDA This webinar is full of advanced tips for users of Book Creator who already know the basics. Let's dive deeper! Jon Smith will be covering some tips and tricks that you might not have tried before!
Let's Get Creative with Book Creator! https://youtu.be/BBQVU0CCbbQ Book Creator Ambassador Ben Sondgeroth explores how you can leverage technology to turn your students into digital authors using Book Creator.
Remote Learning with Book Creator https://youtu.be/eL2SYIDhB8Q Jon Smith and Catherine Cappiello explore ideas for using Book Creator as a remote learning tool.
Getting Started with Book Creator https://youtu.be/COEOft22wGw Learn the basics of Book Creator with Jon Smith.
Student and Teacher Feedback with Book Creator https://youtu.be/SM_q1uMlJ10 This webinar features strategies for peer feedback and tips for how teachers can give feedback to students within Book Creator.
Creating Journals and Digital Portfolios in Book Creator https://youtu.be/K73lhAqh718 In this webinar, you will explore how to create journals to use throughout the school year and digital portfolios to celebrate student work.
Favorite Apps to use with Book Creator https://youtu.be/1vS0H4bPoh8 One of our most popular webinars yet... Monica talks through her favorite web and mobile apps that allow students to create content on other platforms and feature it in their Book Creator ebooks.
Book Creator is more than books! -- Quickstart session https://youtu.be/SxF4fkKdqMM So you've heard of Book Creator before and want to learn more? During this session, 3 amazing educators will dive into how Book Creator transformed the lives of their students! We teamed Jon Smith up with Jon Corippo and Holly Clark at CUE to present this fascinating webinar.
Social Studies and Book Creator: Project Ideas https://youtu.be/d6H8qiMXCYY This session will share project ideas for social studies classrooms you can tailor to any grade level or unit of study.
Book Creator and Accessibility (from home!) https://bookcreator.com/resources-for-teachers/webinars/ Did you know Book Creator has over 200 features designed for accessibility? Leslie Fisher explores some of these, whilst providing a basic overview of Book Creator.
Home Learning with Book Creator https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=6&v=TAmuLHPxdxM Jon Smith and Catherine Cappiello talk through some creative ways you can use Book Creator to keep the learning going!
Hands-on with Book Creator for New Users https://youtu.be/Yh7ZDCHAY9w We dive into Book Creator for Chrome uses to help you identify the power of creating and sharing digital books within this ecosystem.
Using Book Creator for Reading Responses https://youtu.be/0GTUxyscNCA In this webinar with Monica Burns you’ll learn how to use Book Creator for everyday reading journals, periodic reading activities and collaborative reading responses.
Digital Citizenship Activities with Book Creator https://youtu.be/6I7crT7KehU In this webinar you’ll learn how to use Book Creator to help students explore and apply a variety of digital citizenship skills.
Family-Focused Book Creator Projects https://youtu.be/J_h0ZN8KDw4 Monica Burns presents ideas for educators and families on how to use Book Creator with children during home learning experiences.
Using Emojis with Students in Book Creator https://youtu.be/M_JqxRf0x8c This session will provide an overview of how to use emojis to help students represent their learning in every subject area.
Nurturing Creativity with Book Creator https://youtu.be/xJbGUC1NXBw This session will focus on how educators can use Book Creator to help students boost their creativity throughout the school year!
Book Creator in Special Education https://bookcreator.com/resources-for-teachers/webinars/ This session will focus on Book Creator in the special education classroom, and will spotlight a variety of features that make Book Creator a great choice for diverse learning environments.
Favorite Apps to Use with Book Creator https://youtu.be/i34SLM9suGY In this session we explore favorite web and mobile apps that allow students to create content on other platforms and feature it in their Book Creator books.
Social-Emotional Learning Activities Using Book Creator https://youtu.be/dpzz_uZ4Cb4 This session will focus on activities for using Book Creator to promote social-emotional learning in your classroom throughout the school year.
Project Ideas for the Science Classroom with Book Creator https://youtu.be/xTZS3EUsbZQ In this session we’ll explore ways students can explore science topics when creating digital books with Book Creator in any grade level.
Distance Learning with Common Sense https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8TjVyuBdsCm83SWlcCqv3yfnORe0g7_q
Surviving the Transition https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUrqZLWzpBo
Small Steps to Move Forward https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tju_e6eSI28
Meeting the Digital Needs of Underserved Families https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-WnIqwxVKg
Distance Learning with Common Sense: Supporting Students Receiving Special Education Services https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugopCbdd19o&list=PL8TjVyuBdsCm83SWlcCqv3yfnORe0g7_q&index=3&t=0s
Distance Learning with Common Sense: Why Do Kids Need Art More Than Ever Before? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQON_GSrnhw&list=PL8TjVyuBdsCm83SWlcCqv3yfnORe0g7_q&index=4&t=0s
Three Tips Educators Need to Know to Engage Students https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGqrpwzTKck&list=PL8TjVyuBdsCm83SWlcCqv3yfnORe0g7_q&index=5&t=0s
Distance Learning with Common Sense: Media Literacy in a Time of an Increased Media Diet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bp8mG4JqnDE&list=PL8TjVyuBdsCm83SWlcCqv3yfnORe0g7_q&index=10&t=0s
Distance Learning with Common Sense: Connecting Socially in a Time of Social Distancing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2xMQ5cPzi0&list=PL8TjVyuBdsCm83SWlcCqv3yfnORe0g7_q&index=13&t=0s
The Innovator's Mindset Podcast - George Couros https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-innovators-mindset-the-podcast/id1155968930#episodeGuid=tag%3Asoundcloud%2C2010%3Atracks%2F787231813 I am a learner, author, speaker, and sometimes I make podcasts talking about any and all of these things.
The Path to Great! - A Conversation with Dwight Carter - The #InnovatorsMindset Podcast S1 EP22A https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/path-to-great-conversation-dwight-carter-innovatorsmindset/id1155968930?i=1000476526023 How can we support others and give them confidence on their own journey? How do we help students find their own pathway to success? In this conversation with Dwight Carter, we share ideas for these questions as well as share some thoughts on "The Last Dance" documentary on Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls and how it relates to education.
What Leads to Meaningful Change Now & in the Future? S1 Episode 21 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-leads-to-meaningful-change-now-in-future-s1-episode/id1155968930?i=1000475573736 Covid19 has proven that educators will embrace change when they see it is necessary to do so. How do leaders tap into showing value for change when it isn't necessary? "You can't make others change. You can only create the conditions where change is more likely to happen."
The Innovator's Mindset - Season 1 - Episode 19 - 4 Non-Negotiables for Schools https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innovators-mindset-season-1-episode-19-4-non-negotiables/id1155968930?i=1000474143576 In education, we often share what we should do to move forward, but do we discuss what should stay the same? In this episode of the podcast, George Couros will discuss what he believes are 4 Non-Negotiables for Schools that were relevant 50 years ago and should be relevant 50 years from now, if not longer. What do these 4 Non-Negotiables mean to you and what do they look like in the context of your schools?
Connecting with Kids & Teachers in Challenging Times - A Convo with Dr. Jody Carrington -S1 18B https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/connecting-kids-teachers-in-challenging-times-convo/id1155968930?i=1000473868047 How can we best support our students if the adults are always running on empty? I had an awesome conversation with Dr. Jody Carrington on this topic where we share stories and strategies of how to do our best to help everyone through such a challenging time!
How are you doing? Do you need anything? - Season 1 - Episode 18 B - A Convo With Joe Sanfelippo https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-are-you-doing-do-you-need-anything-season-1-episode/id1155968930?i=1000473650736 How are you doing? Do you need anything? These two questions embody the leadership of Joe Sanfelippo who amazingly leads and cheerleads his #GoCrickets community to greatness. We had a wonderful conversation on how to best serve the community during this time and how to make sure our students and staff have their needs meet so they can help others.
Personal & Authentic During Coronavirus- A convo with Tom Murray Season 1 Ep 17B https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/personal-authentic-during-coronavirus-convo-tom-murray/id1155968930?i=1000473147606 What moments in your career changed your trajectory? Why did we become teachers in the first place? This is a powerful conversation with educator Tom Murray sharing "Personal & Authentic" stories of teaching during Covid-19.
The Innovator's Mindset - Season 1 - Episode 14 B - A Convo With Deidre Roemer https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innovators-mindset-season-1-episode-14-b-convo-deidre/id1155968930?i=1000470810208 How do we ensure people feel valued and appreciated while also ensuring that we can challenge them to grow? How do we work within constraints to ensure that we create equity of every opportunity for all children to be successful at the highest levels? What do we learn from our students who struggle with school and why is it so valuable to give them a platform of what did and didn't work in their experience? I will discuss all of these questions with Deidre Roemer, an educator, administrator, and one of the most future-focused leaders that has an incredible ability to bring a powerful vision to fruition.
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November Learning Podcast https://novemberlearning.com/category/educational-transformation-podcasts/
Interview with Michelle Fried: Building Tools to Empower Educators and Learners https://novemberlearning.com/2020/06/15/interview-with-michelle-fried-building-tools-to-empower-educators-and-learners/ Michelle Fried, General Manager of Microsoft Education Experiences Group, Michelle leads one of the most creative teams in the world around designing new tools to help more students access and excel at learning. My own mind has been blown many times while visiting Michelle’s team at Microsoft. I felt compelled to share some of that excitement with you.
Interview With Stacey Roshan: Online – High Levels of Success/Students Own Their Learning https://novemberlearning.com/2020/06/15/interview-with-stacey-roshan-online-high-levels-of-success-students-own-their-learning/ Stacey Roshan: Director of Innovation, Math Teacher, Bullis School, Potomac, Maryland Stacey began teaching online years ago and has amazing lessons learned; practical inspiring stories from the field I can proudly say I have met with Stacey’s students and I wrote the forward to Stacey’s new book, Tech with Heart: Leveraging Technology to Empower Student Voice, Ease Anxiety, & Create Compassionate Classrooms.
Interview with Lainie Rowell: Design with Empathy, Implement with Grace and Patience https://novemberlearning.com/2020/05/12/interview-with-lainie-rowell-design-with-empathy-implement-with-grace-and-patience/ Lainie Rowell was a contributor to the National Standards for Quality Online Teaching. She has worked with schools all over the world to build capacity for innovation with teaching and learning. Lainie is a co-author of the recently published book, “Evolving Learner”, which is available for purchase here, bit.ly/evolvinglearnerbook, with more information available here, EvolvingLearner.org.
Interview with Eric Mazur: Socrates Meets the Web! https://novemberlearning.com/2017/02/27/dr-eric-mazur-transition-to-blended-online-learning/ Eric Mazur, Harvard Applied Physics Chair, shares his pioneering work supporting online learning. Eric is a true seminal thinker about expanding the boundaries of learning by empowering students. Think Socrates meets the Internet!
Interview with Dr. Rob Evans – Managing Change https://novemberlearning.com/2017/02/13/dr-rob-evans-managing-change/ Dr. Rob Evans is a psychologist and school consultant. He joins Alan to discuss how to manage change and sustain success.
Interview with Dr. Michael Fullan – The Role of a School Leader https://novemberlearning.com/2017/01/31/dr-michael-fullan-the-role-of-a-school-leader/ Dr. Michael Fullan is an international expert on leadership and managing change. His work is research based across networks of schools with serious results. This podcast covers select concepts of the role of the school leader in building cultures that support innovation.
Interview with Linda Liukas on teaching children to think like inventors https://novemberlearning.com/2016/05/20/linda-liukas-podcast/ Linda Liukas, from Helsinki, Finland, is a children’s book author and developer who has pioneered a very fresh approach to teaching young children to think like an inventor on their way to learning how to code. Linda is our final keynote at BLC16.
Caitlin Tucker - The Balance Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-balance-by-catlin-tucker/id1485751335 As an educator of 16 years, I have dedicated the last few years to training, coaching, and supporting teachers and see a need to help educators establish and maintain balance in their teaching practices and their lives. In each episode, I’ll talk with thought leaders to explore this complex issue, striving for ways to achieve a healthier work-life balance and address the question, “How do we empower ourselves to create and implement boundaries both inside and outside of the classroom?” Presented by StudySync.
Distance Learning https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/distance-learning/id1485751335?i=1000471358522 How do you balance the needs of family members, working from a new space, and still teach the way you want to teach? Recognizing that most of us are feeling totally off-balance, Catlin acknowledges that navigating this shift from teaching face-to-face to teaching entirely online is a new challenge that leaves us wondering if balance is even possible right now. In this mini-episode of The Balance, Catlin talks about this sudden transition to teaching online and shares three suggestions to help you feel more confident navigating this new learning landscape.
Distance Learning (Part 2) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/distance-learning-part-2/id1485751335?i=1000472891379 We all have so many questions in our heads—How can I teach effectively given this new situation? How can I build relationships with all of my students via online conferencing platforms? How will distance learning and screen-time impact my students in the long run? In this mini-episode, Catlin Tucker shares ways to build community online and engage students. She reminds us that, just like in the classroom, students need to feel safe, so plan to start with simple, online ice-breakers to build trust and increase students’ comfort levels. She also stresses the importance of personalized feedback and recommends assigning both online and offline work. Seeking helpful tips for achieving greater balance in this new teaching environment? Listen now.
Jason Green https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jason-green/id1485751335?i=1000468269943 Catlin Tucker talks with Jason Green, a School Transformation Expert and Co-founder of LINC (Learning Innovation Catalyst), about leading innovative change that is scalable, building culture on school campuses, and shifting from performing to being present in the classroom. When looking at a school culture, Jason cautions that school leaders may get sucked into the urgency of what is happening at the moment. Instead, he urges them to step back and ask, What is important? What is urgent? Does this lead to student learning or build a better school culture? Do our teachers feel they have the agency to innovate? Don’t miss Catlin and Jason’s conversation about how leaders and educators can collaborate to advance culture and innovation. And, they also remind us not to forget about the importance of our own continuous learning and to be compassionate with ourselves!!!
Lisa Highfill https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lisa-highfill/id1485751335?i=1000463348340 Catlin Tucker talks with Lisa Highfill (@lhighfill), a technology integration coach and a classroom teacher for over twenty years, about balance in the classroom and beyond! Lisa weighs in on how teachers can shift their roles from being the disseminator of information to true architects of learning experiences for their classroom and how to stop stealing the "Ah-ha!" moments from their students. Learn more about Lisa at the Hyperdoc website https://hyperdocs.co. The Balance is presented by StudySync. Visit studysync.com/blog for details. Learn more about SyncBlasts at www.studysync.com/products/syncBlast.
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Level Up Engagement with Canvas Discussions https://www.instructure.com/canvas/video-hub/level-engagement-canvas-discussions Engaging your students with Canvas LMS.
5 Ways to Engage Students in Today's Virtual World https://www.instructure.com/canvas/5WaysToEngage As we continue to help millions of people teach and learn remotely all over the world, we've gathered best practices to help students better engage in the process of remote learning.
Student Assessment and Planning for the School Year Ahead https://www.instructure.com/canvas/k-12/webinars/student-assessment The impact of teaching and learning due to school closures related to COVID-19 has been significant. Listen to long-term educators and learn how district leaders can take action today to meet students where they are and ensure growth throughout the school year ahead.
Bringing Canvas Collaboration and Assignments Together https://www.instructure.com/canvas/video-hub/bringing-canvas-collaboration-and-assignments-together We’ll show you how to create a Gradable Canvas Collaboration with a linked File Upload Assignment.
Engaging Students with Dynamic Homepages https://www.instructure.com/canvas/video-hub/engaging-students-dynamic-homepages Learn how to create dynamic homepages to keep your students informed.
Using Canvas to Connect with Students https://www.instructure.com/canvas/video-hub/using-canvas-connect-students Canvas Tools to help teacher - student interaction.
3 Tips for Engaging and Empowering Students Using Online Communities https://www.instructure.com/canvas/video-hub/3-tips-engaging-and-empowering-students-using-online-communities Simple, practical solutions you can employ that will engage, support, and motivate your students.
12 Amazing Tools to Add to Your EdTech Utility Belt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcMJ96Yua-U&feature=youtu.be Instructure is a technology company committed to improving education. We provide instructors and students with modern tools and resources that empower and simplify the learning experience. Instructure offers Canvas, the open, easy-to-use, cloud-native learning management system, as well as Canvas Network, an index of open, online courses by educators everywhere — from Ivy League institutions to community
5 Smart Things To Do in Online Course Design https://www.instructure.com/canvas/video-hub/5-smart-things-do-online-course-designMake your Canvas course an object of art. Learn five easy steps that will help you create courses designed to increase course interactions. This webinar also addresses the misconceptions of online courses and how to break down barriers of the past. Online learning is the way of the future, so fill the gap by creating some amazing courses. Additional resources can be found here.
5 Ideas for Improving Professional Learning https://www.instructure.com/canvas/video-hub/5-ideas-improving-professional-learning Today is all about educational farming and how to plant seeds across the Professional Learning Spectrum. See how Canvas is changing the K-12 way of teaching. This webinar will provide an overview of the communication tools within Canvas and tips for leveraging the full power of the Canvas LMS.
A Learning Object Repository That Actually Gets Used? https://www.instructure.com/canvas/video-hub/learning-object-repository-actually-gets-used The educational landscape is littered with learning object repositories (LORs), bouncing dustily across education like purposeless tumbleweeds blown by the winds of indifference. If no one cares about the LOR, if no one uses it, if no one even wants to try to use it, then who exactly is it helping? Introducing Canvas Commons, the LOR that will get used because it makes sharing so easy.
Addressing Students with Special Academic Needs https://www.instructure.com/canvas/video-hub/addressing-students-special-academic-needs AspirEDU and ReadSpeaker present with Canvas on tools to help students with special needs.
Avoiding Death by PowerPoint: Tips, Tricks, Cool Tools From the Web 2.0 Frontlines https://www.instructure.com/canvas/video-hub/avoiding-death-powerpoint-tips-tricks-cool-tools-web-20-frontlines How can you avoid the dreaded “Death By PowerPoint”? Are you curious how faculty at other institutions design their courses? What about transitioning from face-to-face to online learning? This session will cover a variety of cool — sometimes FREE! — tools that facilitate teaching and learning online without subjecting you to PowerPoint overload.
Instructional Coaching Webinar: Better Conversations https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFrhsgTFZU8&feature=youtu.be Ann Hoffman, a senior consultant at ICG, leads this webinar on Better Conversations, using Jim Knight's book Better Conversations. For more research-based instructional coaching resources, visit instructionalcoaching.com.
Instructional Coaching Webinar: The Instructional Playbook https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ti2JRk4k0ig&feature=youtu.be ICG senior consultant, Ann Hoffman, shares what an instructional playbook is, who it benefits, and tips for creating one for your school or district. Learn about all of ICG's virtual coaching courses: instructionalcoaching.com/virtual-coaching.
Instructional Coaching Webinar: The Impact Cycle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8l9uQ7Y2DmI&feature=youtu.be Michelle Harris, senior consultant at ICG, leads the webinar based on Jim Knight's bestselling book, The Impact Cycle. Learn about all of ICG's virtual coaching courses by visiting: instructionalcoaching.com/virtual-coaching
Instructional Coaching Webinar: Understanding Adults https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3mWpdVDIOY&feature=youtu.be Michelle Harris, senior consultant at ICG, leads this webinar on Understanding Adults. Learn about all of ICG's virtual coaching courses: instructionalcoaching.com/virtual-coaching
Instructional Coaching Webinar: Video and Learning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pif40FnR6us&feature=youtu.be ICG senior consultant, Ann Hoffman, leads the webinar based on Jim Knight's bestselling book, Focus on Teaching. Topics include how to use video for professional development, why everyone hates recording themselves, and the impact video can have on your coaching practice. Learn about all of ICG's virtual coaching courses: instructionalcoaching.com/virtual-coaching.
Instructional Coaching Webinar: Positive Learning Environments https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtD3_UYcGZo&feature=youtu.be
Coaching Conversations with Jim Knight: Michael Fullan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7req0Xtz6mo&feature=youtu.be Video 2 in Jim Knight's Coaching Conversations series features bestselling author, speaker, and Global Leadership Director of New Pedagogies for Deep Learning, Michael Fullan. The theme of this discussion is Understanding Change in the Time of COVID-19.
Coaching Conversations with Jim Knight: Zaretta Hammond https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mww7NWLVL7E&feature=youtu.be Video 3 in Jim Knight's Coaching Conversations series features teacher-educator and author of the bestselling book, Culturally Responsive Teaching & the Brain, Zaretta Hammond. The theme of their discussion is Equity, Culturally Responsive Teaching, and the Brain During Uncertain Times.
Coaching Conversations with Jim Knight: Michael Bungay Stanier https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FU-ZU8aBZT8&feature=youtu.be Video 4 in Jim Knight's Coaching Conversations series features the founder of Box of Crayons and bestselling author of The Coaching Habit, Michael Bungay Stanier. The theme of this discussion is Giving or Not Giving Advice in Trying Times.
Coaching Conversations with Jim Knight: Joellen Killion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZiMn2vXE0E&feature=youtu.be Video 5 in Jim Knight's Coaching Conversations series features senior advisor to Learning Forward and bestselling author of Assessing Impact, Joellen Killion. The theme of this discussion is Where Coaching Has Been and Where It Might Be Going. Watch more videos by the Instructional Coaching Group:
Coaching Conversations with Jim Knight: Elena Aguilar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lw7JHmbKinI&feature=youtu.be Video 1 in Jim Knight's Coaching Conversations series features bestselling author and founder of Bright Morning Consulting, Elena Aguilar. The theme of this discussion is Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators.
Coaching Conversations with Jim Knight: Natasha Sistrunk Robinson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz1gPB2Jong&feature=youtu.be Video 6 in Jim Knight's Coaching Conversations series features international speaker, leadership consultant, and diversity coach, Natasha Sistrunk Robinson. The theme of this discussion is Coaching for Cross-Cultural Competency.
Coaching Conversations with Jim Knight: Sheila Heen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_-CGTa2shs&feature=youtu.be Video 7 in Jim Knight's Coaching Conversations series features founder of Triad Consulting Group, lecturer on law at Harvard Law School, and author of the New York Times business bestseller, Difficult Conversations, Sheila Heen. The theme of this discussion is Thanks for the Feedback/Difficult Conversations.
Edpuzzle Level 1 https://go.edpuzzle.com/level1.html Learn how to get started using Edpuzzle and go from zero to hero in 3 easy steps!
Edpuzzle Level 2 https://go.edpuzzle.com/level2.html Learn how to make the most out of Edpuzzle and become a rockstar teacher!
Edpuzzle Flipped https://go.edpuzzle.com/flipped.html If you're just getting started using videos in the classroom, this is the course for you!
Edpuzzle Gamification Certification https://go.edpuzzle.com/gamification.html Engage your students using video game theory and build activities that will motivate you and your students to keep learning!
Edpuzzle Project-Based Learning Certification https://go.edpuzzle.com/pbl.html We'll walk you through the theory of project-based learning and give you practical advice so you can engage your students in meaningful learning activities.
Edpuzzle Planning Certification https://go.edpuzzle.com/planning_certification.html Learn how to effectively plan a lesson like a rockstar!
Edpuzzle Diversity and Inclusion Certification https://go.edpuzzle.com/diversity_inclusion_certification.html Learn effective strategies to engage all of your students!
Edpuzzle Canvas Certification https://go.edpuzzle.com/canvas_certification_intro.html Discover the basic and advanced features of Canvas and learn how to manage your students, classrooms, grades and video lessons like a pro!
Edpuzzle Google Classroom Certification https://go.edpuzzle.com/gc_certification_intro.html Learn how to use Google Classroom and go from zero to hero in no time! Get comfortable with this powerful platform and discover tips to take your classes to the next level.
Getting Started with G Suite for Education for Distance Learning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ysZbbawC3U Join the Google for Education team to learn how to get started with G Suite for Education and explore ways to use the tools for distance learning. You’ll also hear from schools that are successfully teaching their students from home.
Google Earth https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18sI5oY7mVY&feature=youtu.be&mc_cid=cd4a761da2&mc_eid=ae629fbe08 Google Earth is a powerful web tool that allows educators and students to explore the globe in street view. This tool also has a unique feature that allows both educators and students to create custom Google Earth Projects where specific locations can be curated and edited. The final project can be shared with a link for anyone to view a custom Google Earth experience. Watch this quick video walkthrough by EdTechTeacher instructor, Greg Kulowiec, to get started with Google Earth Projects.
Some Good News https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOe_y6KKvS3PdIfb9q9pGug John Krasinski highlights some good news around the world, shares some at-home sports highlights, and surprises some healthcare heroes as a thank you for their hard work and sacrifice.
Seventh Inning Stretch (Live) https://www.facebook.com/7thinningstretch2020/ A 30-minute Facebook Live show starting each day at 3:00pm EDT, in which Josh, the Boston Red Sox organist, plays a great show on his organ and takes your requests.
Boston Symphony Orchestra - Concert for our City https://www.bso.org/Performance/Detail/109156?utm_source=88602&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=BSOatHome&utm_content=boston_globe_newsletter&et_rid=1767933599&s_campaign=spon-virtual4720-events:email Available now thru May 20 BSO Artistic Advisor for Education and Community Engagement Thomas Wilkins Leads Concert for Our City, a free performance at Symphony Hall that emphasizes "The Beautiful Sounds of Friendship." This special 70-minute performance is now available to a worldwide audience.
Getting Started with Kami https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQhFpXZuSUE
Getting Started with Kami and Google Classroom https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Km-FVN5Ykz8&list=PLCKfQpDkFGoc4Rv1UAdJKOp2q_dyo9SHp&index=2
Getting Started with Kami and Canvas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSpbiI4sEpU
How to use Kami for ELA/Social Studies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHIRO-LVzIE
How to use Kami for Math and Science https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsjfyEEdN7g
How to use Kami for Special Education https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8wyDGtLmGc
Matt Miller hosts Kahoot! and Google Classroom https://youtu.be/1RB06GDLVjU
Alf Inge Wang hosts Kahoot! in Higher Ed https://youtu.be/q_YBLoE1Vss
Matt Miller hosts Create to Learn https://youtu.be/7UtUXZAaK-o
Glenn Cake hosts What distance? https://youtu.be/OZGdHoPNrqA
Leslie Fisher hosts Distance Learning 101 https://youtu.be/VW5oBS75NkY
Top tips and tricks for creating and playing https://youtu.be/myFpKkTLCYQ
Kahoot! for formative assessment https://youtu.be/CLS5H41uf1Q
Make the most out of the new creator with Matt Miller https://youtu.be/Y9lyDAs3u3I
Early Childhood Mental Health https://www.learnersedge.com/childrens-mental-health?hsCtaTracking=1eeaded6-478c-4db0-a6da-f151253957a8%7Ccd36500a-46ae-4fb8-be1f-7156f4bebbfb Project Director for The Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health Deborah Cavitt joins us to share her knowledge and expertise concerning the impact of children's mental health on schools. Mental health is important at all ages, but learning the nuances involved with the mental health of our youngest students helps us ensure they are on a trajectory of wellness. In this one hour, on demand, webinar, we will cover diagnoses, trauma, bullying, our hopes for the future, and much more.
Boost Student Voice Using Technology https://www.learnersedge.com/amplifying-student-voice?hsCtaTracking=8a7a27bc-72b0-444b-b596-175bcdb2b2cf%7C7f33707c-7280-401f-a9f1-9bd906737617 Join us for this 20 minute, on-demand webinar focused on amplifying your student's voices! Research tells us that one of the most impactful ways to enhance academic achievement is to encourage and amplify student voice. With BYOD classrooms and one-to-one district initiatives, students can now express their thoughts and feelings, make their own learning choices and partner with the greater community, all with just a few clicks. Create a more connected, inquisitive and energized culture of learning!
Independent Reading - Re-Energizing the the Reading Culture in Your Classroom https://www.learnersedge.com/webinars/independent-reading-in-the-classroom?hsCtaTracking=fa26de5f-1343-40c3-8c5b-cc6b8addd1fe%7Cd23f5ea1-b855-4602-a9f4-eb4055a6a60b Join us for this hour long, on-demand webinar focused on inspiring Independent Reading in your classroom. Reflect on your own independent reading, discover strategies to encourage and support independent, life-long readers and up-level your independent reading plan to re-energize the reading culture within your classroom! Barb Istas, a 25-year elementary school teacher, current Learners Edge Curriculum & Instruction Specialist, and official reading aficionado, will present this engaging and important topic!
Teen Mental Health - Caring for the Mental Health of Your Students https://www.learnersedge.com/mental-health-of-students?hsCtaTracking=67174096-cb90-4f5c-9b34-2d881474ca5d%7C37c29210-d771-4ad7-91b6-021f66f783ce Join us for this 50 minute, on-demand webinar focused upon Teen Mental Health. Featuring Sarah Johnson, M.S., L.P.C., aka: "The Happiness Fairy", a Mental Health Director at the LaCrosse Area YMCA, you will leave this webinar with strategies to identify mental health concerns, suggestions on ways to mitigate triggers, and self-care techniques to help you be at your best so that you can effectively care for others!
Children in Need: Poverty and Education https://www.learnersedge.com/poverty-and-education-at-risk-webinar?hsCtaTracking=67c2ce84-f89e-4523-b6e9-5a6eb6ffdd46%7C3f4c7461-1f86-4344-a7d4-f237d1a40e8b This 40 minute webinar will discuss how children are affected when growing up in an impoverished household, strategies educators can use to help connect with at-risk students, and suggestions you can implement in your school or classroom to help them succeed! Former high school teacher and Curriculum and Instruction Specialist, Dawn Butler, will share her experiences with students in poverty and be joined by Blessings in a Backpack CEO, Brooke Wiseman, who will tell us about the impact this important organization is having across the United States!
We Are Special: A Conversation About Special Education https://www.learnersedge.com/decoding-special-education?hsCtaTracking=69588491-4486-4e76-85ad-e5df6e88cf80%7C83d76265-40c2-45fe-b110-83e0ce977b13 As general education teachers, we may be confused - or just curious - about the language of special educators, IEPs, SEL, ASD, 504s… as well as, their unique ability to connect, teach, and guide children with special needs. Join us for this 30 minute on-demand webinar “We Are Special: A Conversation About Special Education: Then, Now and Our Hopes For The Future,” as we talk with two special educators—currently part of the Learners Edge Curriculum & Instruction team. They will share their real-life experiences and heartfelt stories, as well as some special education basics: accommodations, modifications, assistive technology, strengths-based learning, and working with the parents of your students with special needs.
Culturally Relevant Teaching: Strategies to Motivate and Engage https://www.learnersedge.com/culturally-relevant-teaching-webinar?hsCtaTracking=d6748065-2488-4708-a3f4-ead53cd83d48%7C783282dd-6aca-49cc-b737-95124e7ebefa Research shows that culturally relevant teaching can increase student interest, engagement and retention of classroom content. But, what does culturally relevant teaching look and feel like? Hint: It’s not about hanging multicultural posters and teaching Shakespeare with hip hop beats. This webinar will clear up some common misconceptions and provide you with strategies you can use whether you are a teacher or support staff, working in urban or rural districts.
Mindfulness for Teachers: Simple Steps to Improve Your Focus and Peace of Mind https://www.learnersedge.com/mindfulness-for-teachers?hsCtaTracking=59b63549-4197-49e0-9a06-ae0abf565fd4%7Ccda7094a-18bc-4775-8899-eaac0601126b Are you looking for new ways to create balance and manage stress in your life? Are you interested in bringing Mindfulness strategies into your everyday teaching routine? Join us for this 40 minute webinar on the power of mindful thinking! We’ll discuss how to get started with Mindfulness in your own life and some simple first-steps to bring Mindfulness into your classroom.
Word Wisdom! Tips for Every Teacher to Improve Vocabulary Instruction https://www.learnersedge.com/vocabulary-instruction?hsCtaTracking=d53a6e97-782e-432a-8cb8-0dca4a8d1607%7C8120c025-949f-45e0-b43b-58b491165566 Words are the building blocks for learning. Reading, writing, speaking, listening – all require vocabulary skills. Students can’t master math or science concepts without the ability to read and comprehend words – volumes of words. Virtually all subjects taught in schools today (from Pre-K to 12th grade) require specific vocabulary knowledge for achievement of any content. Research supports the need for explicit vocabulary instruction, and it also reveals that too many teachers are leaving this important instruction to random word exposure and daily encounters with assigned reading.
AVID...It's Elementary, My Dear https://www.learnersedge.com/avid-lg?hsCtaTracking=af3eee50-c65b-458a-85c0-7a0222df31cf%7Cc491106c-79b9-4849-9f0a-9feaa5f5b787 AVID Elementary is a program independent of any specific curriculum that provides best practices of instruction, organization, and culture to support all students’ academic success. Sumner Elementary School, in Austin, Minnesota, is in year three of the implementation. AVID Elementary has added rigor to Sumner students' education and changed the mindset of teachers and students! Join host Julie Yaeger, Vice President at Learners Edge, and the Principal of Sumner Elementary School, Sheila Berger to discuss AVID Elementary and how an AVID program could work in your school!
Work Together, Learn Together https://www.learnersedge.com/collaborative-learning-presentation?hsCtaTracking=f267ab20-5129-4797-98a3-cc8935a22e2c%7C21ecfeb3-ca6e-4245-a555-0f62a4e62dd2 Collaborative learning is an essential 21st Century Skill for learners in our global society. In this 30 minute webinar, former English teacher and Lead Course Specialist Dawn Butler will focus on the research and rationale for collaborative learning, and discuss ways to ensure participation and engagement for all students. This is a great opportunity to learn about new collaborative techniques- beyond the jigsaw!
The Teen Scene https://www.learnersedge.com/teens?hsCtaTracking=c65f0fe8-ca3e-4aad-8ddc-60f885d6e19b%7Cc418d282-86a1-449b-bbc5-9876d4689625 Being a teenager can be a wonderful time, but it is also a time when bodies and brains are rapidly changing. Hormones, stress, relationships, media, bullying - and plenty of other pressures combine and can cause erratic behaviors, risky decisions, and impulsivity. Whether you work with this age group or simply want to learn more about adolescents and teens, enjoy this conversation with psychologist Dr. David Walsh author of Why Do They Act That Way? A Survival Guide to the Adolescent Brain for You and Your Teen. Walsh will provide practical strategies and advice for working with this spunky and talented age-group.
Making a Mark with Makerspaces https://www.learnersedge.com/makerspace-ua-0?hsCtaTracking=84959819-693c-42ab-a53d-6f35e806b7a3%7C716456d7-e0af-4f2d-91d5-56974d30eaa8 Are you an educator who believes we learn best by doing? Do you want to help your students develop 21st Century skills? Have you heard about the exciting new Maker Movement and want to know more about how you might make your mark with a Makerspace? Sir Isaac Newton said, “If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” Get tips, tricks, ideas and inspiration from Chad - a real life maker! Hosted by Nancy Lindfors, Learners Edge Manager of Evaluation and Degree Programs, we’ll discuss how to get started creating a Makerspace, who to add to your team, and how to make your space sustainable. Come join us to learn more about how to start making at your school.
Fireproof: Building Teacher Resilience to Decrease Burnout https://www.learnersedge.com/teacher-burnout-lg?hsCtaTracking=a973ad75-2de3-4545-83f6-22ad03a54410%7C0f163c78-93f9-4513-86bb-b32e0ffc0c72 Recognize the importance of building teacher resilience through this informative, interactive session for teachers and administrators. Learn about resilience and the impacts of teacher burnout on a school community. After this webinar, you will have easy to implement strategies to build teacher resilience through self-awareness, self-care, support measures, community building, fluff-eradication and efficient planning.
Trauma-Informed Teaching https://www.learnersedge.com/trauma-informed-classroom-1?hsCtaTracking=631d9a88-e210-4802-a471-eb03f2f1bf8a%7Cefbec9ea-9c60-4db1-8f2d-2fe3114f039a In this webinar, you will learn how to care for your students and yourself as you develop trauma-sensitive strategies to meet the needs of all learners. Beginning with brain research, discover the impact trauma has on students’ emotional and academic development. Explore the foundations of a trauma-informed classroom, including an emphasis on relationship-building, student choice, safety, and resiliency.
Press Play! Getting Play Back in the Classroom https://www.learnersedge.com/press-play-lg?hsCtaTracking=47754611-4ccd-4610-b1ee-7e775595883e%7Cb0c2813f-15f7-46fd-b62f-f8987f88134e Enjoy a conversation with Katy Smith - parent educator and 2011 Minnesota Teacher of the Year! Katy will join us to discuss what the research says about play and learning, how loss of play is affecting our students, her ideas for getting play back into the classroom, and how YOU can become a play advocate!
Inspiring Ideas to Help Students with ADHD Succeed https://www.learnersedge.com/success-for-students-with-adhd-webinar-lg?hsCtaTracking=73c82fe5-940f-40a1-b956-c7f0a26b43c6%7C6fcf3aed-43a0-409d-a728-1f0fc166a93a In honor of ADHD Awareness Month, former Special Education Teacher, Jill Rockwell, shares easy to implement strategies for effectively teaching students with ADHD. Jill will share stories of techniques used with students – and the student's successes and challenges. Leave this webinar with tools and practical methods to apply immediately in your K-8 classroom, and equip students with skills to help them reach their goals.
The "A" in STEAM - Adding in the Arts https://www.learnersedge.com/steam-education-arts?hsCtaTracking=9998c23e-bd75-4c01-948b-bcec7b5cf468%7C5886217d-101f-440b-b455-10baf2d8ff71 Brain science backs up the important outcomes of arts-integration, so why do we struggle to infuse the arts in our content and curriculum? Tune into this informal exploration on why adding in the arts matters so much in every classroom. Your colleagues from the Learners Edge Curriculum & Instruction team will share a conversation about this important, yet often-overlooked element in instructional planning. We will share examples of how, when, and where the arts have created high engagement and energized learning for all, especially teachers!
Meeting the Needs of ELs in Remote Learning Using Listenwise https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PugQR9uU2JA&feature=youtu.be The founder of Listenwise and a high school history and ELD educator, Paul Hernandez, share best practices to support English language learners (ELs) when learning remotely.
Middle/High School Office Hours - Using Listenwise for Remote Learning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I74g_y9gDEo&feature=youtu.be The founder of Listenwise and a high school teacher, Scott Petri, share easy, actionable strategies you can use with your middle or high school students right away.
Elementary Office Hours - Using Listenwise for Remote Learning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siuhiEcoNKI&feature=youtu.be The founder of Listenwise and a 5th grade teacher, Jim Bentley, share easy, actionable strategies you can use with your students right away.
Support Distance Learning with Podcasting (Co-presented with Soundtrap) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_bo6uB3E1I&t=3sLearn how to create podcast projects with your students in a webinar co-presented by Listenwise and Soundtrap.
Introduction to Listenwise Premium: Product Training Want to learn more about Listenwise Premium? We’re here to help! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_uBhA9Reh4&feature=youtu.be Our free product trainings will show you how to get started if you're a new teacher or give you a refresher of our tools if you've used Listenwise Premium before. In this 30 minute “how-to” webinar, you’ll discover how to create accounts, set up classes, enroll students, create assignments, and assess student work. You’ll also learn more about our 1,700+ stories, along with all of the resources you can leverage when creating assignments. By the end of this webinar, you’ll know how to incorporate Listenwise into your classroom and be equipped with the tools needed to help students improve their listening comprehension.
Leveraging the Power of the New Lexile Framework for Listening https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=reg30.jsp&referrer=&eventid=2193317&sessionid=1&key=61B89F1DE534C6EDA315560F52773C46®Tag=&sourcepage=register Learn how to do podcasting with your students virtually.
Sparking Student Inquiry with Podcasts https://pages.services/events.listenwise.com/student-inquiry-2019-fall-webinar/ Spark curiosity, illuminate questions, and engage students in inquiry with podcasts. Instructional use of audio stories can help students develop critical thinking skills and foster student agency. This webinar will explain how teachers can use audio stories from NPR to engage students and inspire them to drive their own inquiry learning journey.nCo-presenter Laura Krenicki is a 6th grade geography and world cultures teacher at William J. Johnston Middle School in Colchester, Connecticut.
How to Teach and Assess Listening http://events.listenwise.com/how-to-teach-and-assess-listening Are your students good listeners? There is no doubt listening skills have a major impact on students' career and college readiness. Yet, there are few tools that help students become better listeners. This presentation will give teachers an understanding of the neuroscience behind auditory learning and the tools for assessing and tracking listening skills in the classroom. Participants will learn how they can use podcasts to engage students and assess listening progress in order to provide targeted individualized instructio
Active Listening & Civic Engagement: Teaching Current Events in an Election Year https://pages.services/events.listenwise.com/civic-engagement-2019-fall-webinar/ The abundance of inflammatory language in the public sphere, fake news accusations, and attacks on journalists can present challenges when trying to teach current events. Listening promotes empathy, so listening to news stories can spark instructionally valuable discussion, debate, and civic engagement. In this webinar learn strategies and lesson resource ideas to promote respectful, fact-based civil discourse.
Navigating Fake News in the Classroom http://events.listenwise.com/navigating-fake-news-in-the-classroom/?_ga=2.70195344.1690067127.1589237943-743790496.1589039289 The way we interpret and synthesize news plays an important role in the way we view the world. We'll share some approaches to teaching media literacy, and provide resources and strategies teachers can use to discuss fake news with students and the challenges that can also arise.
A Beginner's Guide to Mentimeter https://youtu.be/tRQoGhveXhU Get started with Mentimeter with the help of our onboarding expert, Maja. You will learn all the how to’s you need to know to start using Mentimeter. Get onboarded to our different question types. Learn about the different settings you can use. Get inspiration regarding what questions to pose to your audience.
Improve remote teaching with guest speakers! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZCn2dEEGzs&feature=youtu.be Watch our Mentimeter webinar joined by superstar teachers Aslak & Josefine from Sofa School in Denmark! They share how easy it is to make remote teaching creative and fun during the quarantine in Denmark. Find out how to live stream interactive lectures and lessons using Youtube Live and Mentimeter to engage students and make learning fun.
Mentimeter for the digital classroom https://vimeo.com/327097980 In this recorded webinar, we will show you how you can use Mentimeter to increase learning and fun in the classroom. We will explore: How to create an interactive presentation with Mentimeter, Which questions types are particularly useful in the classroom, Some fun and unique features that will assist your teaching.
The Mentimeter toolbox for teachers https://youtu.be/NuPDau6SubY Get inspiration from Mentimeter’s co-founder Niklas on how to use Mentimeter to make learning fun and engaging. Find new, innovative ways to use Mentimeter for education. Get inspiration on how to interact with students using our new features. Get ready-to-use examples you can copy to your account.
7 Tech Tools for Supporting Online PBL https://www.pblworks.org/free-webinars/7-tech-tools-supporting-online-pbl There are a lot of technology tools out there that can support high quality Project Based Learning (PBL). Which ones work well for online learning? Join us to learn about 7 tech tools aligned to PBLWorks’ 7 Essential Project Design Elements.
How to Adapt a Gold Standard Project for Online Learning https://www.pblworks.org/free-webinars/how-adapt-gold-standard-project-online-learning Teachers across the nation and world are trying to figure out how to engage students in intellectually challenging and meaningful work online. Join us to learn how to adapt a Gold Standard project for online learning.
Solutions for Sticky Problems of Practice for Facilitating PBL Online https://www.pblworks.org/free-webinars-pbl-online What are the top challenges teachers are encountering as they design and facilitate PBL online? Learn practical solutions for the stickiest problems of practice.
How Can High Quality PBL Create Equity in the Classroom? https://www.pblworks.org/free-webinars/4-how-can-high-quality-pbl-create-equity-classroomHow does Gold Standard PBL and technology help achieve equitable outcomes in our classrooms? Join us as we explore how bold educators can activate change to foster equitable learning environments that better equip all learners to reach their academic, vocational, and personal aspirations.
Stories from the field: Teacher insights from facilitating PBL remotely What can we learn from teachers who are facilitating PBL online right now? Join us to hear directly from six teachers in the field. Each of our 3 sessions below are unique, featuring two teachers sharing their experiences in each webinar. So get the recorded session of one or more!
SESSION #1 https://www.pblworks.org/webinar-5-stories-field-facilitating-pbl-online Hear directly from two teachers about what what they learned from facilitating the Happy Plants project designed for newcomer students and the COVID-19 project designed for health sciences.
SESSION #2 https://www.pblworks.org/webinar-6-stories-field-facilitating-pbl-online Hear directly from two teachers about what they learned from facilitating the Outsiders Playlist project, adapted from a PBLWorks’ project card, and the Visual Art Show project designed to support students through the pandemic.
SESSION #3 https://www.pblworks.org/webinar-7-stories-field-facilitating-pbl-online Hear directly from two teachers about what what they learned from facilitating the Red Wolves project designed for science and the Hershey project designed for marketing.
Best Practices from Educators in Closed Schools https://my.demio.com/recording/Fd5XFt1k Spend an hour learning from teachers and coaches in closed schools who will share tips they've picked up related to providing digital education for students.
How to Use Video to Master Distance Learning https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tdeOvAaedIOF-zObE_nEooUy6cS-uTme/view A step-by-step guide for increasing your impact through each stage of lesson planning and delivery.
Providing Meaningful Feedback with Screencastify https://my.demio.com/ref/boKShXI3uo0FoE3V Timely, actionable feedback is how our students improve. But how can teachers find the time to make their feedback personal? With video, of course! Join us for a discussion on video feedback.
Screencastify + Students = Magic https://my.demio.com/ref/bqEKPwwJPgau2oZz Stella Pollard creates magic everyday with video - she’s able to hear from every student and understand their thinking. Learn how she does it with Screencastify.
Infusing your Classroom with Hyperdocs and Screencastify https://my.demio.com/ref/AvlZikkb3mLe0KnZ Hyperdocs are here to replace that old, outdated textbook. Join Lisa Highfill (who first coined the term 'Hyperdoc'!) and Holly Clark to learn more about engaging students with video, articles, and experiences.
Utilizing Screencastify in the Elementary Classroom https://my.demio.com/ref/FPWEFOzD4MQc3tJk Using video, the 'Fliptastic Four' were able to facilitate discussion and encourage their students to think metacognitively. The best part: they're elementary school teachers!
Genius Hour Protocols with Screencastify https://my.demio.com/ref/gAhMRv7sjht5z34S Genius Hour is a practice that epitomizes student choice by allowing students to decide what they study, how they study it, and the resulting product. Learn how to get your students started!
Screencasting for Improved Reading Fluency https://my.demio.com/ref/cmJVoFNEztRNOfni Fluent readers are more likely to comprehend their material and enjoy it. But, how do you teach fluency? Try using videos -- we bet your students will love it!
Supercharge Google Slides with Screencastify https://my.demio.com/ref/hNmdAKBHwqNo3U40 Google Slides can do just about everything - add Screencastify and you’ve got the perfect tool for a digital classroom. Learn how to marry these awesome tools!
Promoting Student Engagement and Learning with Short Instructional Videos https://www.pearson.com/us/about/news-events/events/2020/03/promoting-student-engagement-and-learning-with-short-instruction.html In this session, Professor Thomas Knight will discuss the rationale for incorporating short videos into introductory economics classrooms by viewing different types of video content, including short lectures and worked problems. He will also showcase new lightboard technology for presenting worked problems and discuss how this video content can be incorporated into both online and face-to-face classes.
Quick Start for Free and Plus Teachers - Introduction to Seesaw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aER2ZGTQk_s&feature=youtu.be Get up and running on Seesaw! This training is designed for teachers using Seesaw Free or Plus. Have another window or device ready, so you can follow along with the steps.
Seesaw for Schools Teachers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSFmcqtWYE0&feature=youtu.be Get up and running on Seesaw! This training is designed for Seesaw for Schools teachers. Have another window or device ready, so you can follow along with the steps.
Remote Learning on Seesaw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF6ur55j39Q&feature=youtu.be Set up remote learning on Seesaw, create a remote learning plan, and explore top levers for designing powerful home learning experiences.
Remote Learning for Teachers New to Seesaw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gL5EoXTTeQ&feature=youtu.be Seesaw keeps educators, students, and families together to support effective remote learning when students are not able to be in class. In this session, add classes and students, and get set up for remote learning! View Slides from this webinar.
Level Up Seesaw Activities for Remote Learning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XlnbR1nP9o&feature=youtu.be You can watch a recording of a webinar with Seesaw, led by Tech Integrator, Kris Szajner, who shared some new remote learning ideas for teachers. In the recording, Kris talks about activities educators can use to ignite creativity, collaboration, and personalization even when teaching remotely.
Remote Learning for Teachers Already Using Seesaw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyJcxdV3-fU&feature=youtu.beDue to the outbreak of COVID-19, many schools and districts are relying on remote learning. Seesaw makes remote learning easy. In this session, set up remote learning on Seesaw and learn 3 levers for designing rigorous remote learning lessons. View Slides from this webinar.
Create Your First Activity on Seesaw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60pz4Hw1XcE&feature=youtu.be Create multimodal remote learning activities that students complete right in the Seesaw Class app. Learn how to find, customize, and assign activities from the Activity Library and create activities of your own. View Slides from this webinar.
Seesaw Activities 2.0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VjRuxIYcJc&feature=youtu.be Take your Seesaw activities to the next level, including movable templates, video examples, and collaborating with co-teachers. This training is designed for teachers who have already taken Create Your First Seesaw Activity and/or are experienced with creating activities in Seesaw. View Slides from this webinar.
STEM Education and Remote Learning https://lor2.gadoe.org/gadoe/items/680e19bf-1286-48f6-ae37-f5e3abc15344/1/RLC%203.mp4?.vi=htmlFiveViewer The Georgia Dept. of Education held a webinar last week on STEM education and remote learning. In the 25-minute recording, you can learn about how to contextualize online learning and hear from some educators offering advice for hands-on instruction while keeping learning meaningful.
Code.org - Code Break As we've said, code.org is hosting a weekly 'Code Break' video event for kids to either watch or call in to listen to. This week, the break was hosted by Ashton Kutcher and Mia Gil Epner, who discussed encryption! Watch the whole video here and visit code.org to sign up for next week's Code Break!
Algorithms with Hill Harper https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiHveVqxvcw
Prototypes with Lyndsey Scott and Mark Cuban https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guNM-3CXgnQ
Encryption with Ashton Kutcher and Mia Gil Epner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RrmereHcTQ
Exploring the Role of Digital Games in Building Empathy for Immigrants https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LjC9gwgo7I
Kitchen Liberation: Immigrant Home Cooking and Women’s Rights https://youtu.be/MsfO9u6BLYA
Tenement Talk: Census 2020 https://youtu.be/lscW5WBYj3I
Black Placemaking: Reinterpreting Lower East Side History https://youtu.be/TqiwBsKxNWo
Tenement Talk: We Are Witness https://youtu.be/0uU6t-iZ7VI
The Opposite of Freedom: Detention in the Land of the Free https://youtu.be/9YqFKLR1_rA
Virtual Book Talk: The World Eats Here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtk45kaxF_A&feature=emb_logo
Working from Home in 1905: Making Paper Flowers https://youtu.be/ejvAq3okH04
A Nickel for a Pickle: A Pickle Lesson with the Tenement Museum https://youtu.be/zdyMVwQ9FLQ
Creative Reuse Crafting for Kids https://youtu.be/48UsmkzfGGw
There’s No (Fire)Place Like Home https://www.tenement.org/development_news/theres-no-fireplace-like-home/ Learn about how Bridget Moore found comfort during despair in her transition from Irish to American life.
At the Crossroads: A Portrait of 8 New York City Blocks and One Man https://www.tenement.org/development_news/at-the-crossroads-a-portrait-of-8-new-york-city-blocks-and-one-man/ Read the story of Bob Humber, whose roots as an activist in New York City stretch back nearly 50 years.
Highs, Lows, and In-Betweens: the ebb and flow of the ‘American Dream’ https://www.tenement.org/development_news/highs-lows-and-in-betweens-the-ebb-and-flow-of-the-american-dream/ Read Barney Cohen's fascinating and complicated story of highs and lows that were set in motion when he moved into 97 Orchard Street.
The Summer of 1919: A Love Story https://www.tenement.org/development_news/the-summer-of-1919-a-tenement-love-story/ How two former 97 Orchard Street residents found love during a summer escape to a Catskills resort.
Why 97 Orchard Street? https://www.tenement.org/development_news/why-97-orchard-street/ Find out how and why 97 Orchard Street became the site for the Tenement Museum.
The Surprising Role of Fashion in the Life of Mrs. Wong https://www.tenement.org/development_news/the-surprising-role-of-fashion-in-the-life-of-mrs-wong/ Follow Mrs. Wong's journey into the Chinatown garment industry and get a inside look at where fashion came from.
Students on remote learning: More creativity, interaction needed https://www.educationdive.com/news/students-have-to-be-creative-with-the-way-they-learn/576370/ Organizations are gathering students’ feedback on their e-learning experiences during the pandemic, the tools used and what could be improved.
Responding to Absenteeism During the Coronavirus Pandemic & Beyond http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/classroom_qa_with_larry_ferlazzo/2020/04/responding_to_absenteeism_-_during_the_coronavirus_pandemic_beyond.html?cmp=soc-twitter-shr
The Balance, by Catlin Tucker: Distance Learning https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-balance-by-catlin-tucker/id1485751335 How do you balance the needs of family members, working from a new space, and still teach the way you want to teach? Recognizing that most of us are feeling totally off-balance, Catlin acknowledges that navigating this shift from teaching face-to-face to teaching entirely online is a new challenge that leaves us wondering if balance is even possible right now. In this mini-episode of The Balance, Catlin talks about this sudden transition to teaching online and shares three suggestions to help you feel more confident navigating this new learning landscape.
Resources for Distance Learning (Screencastify) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r5HNj1lbpWlkMy0LEUJptO7B9m5cZTrXXm5YTz5oOZo/edit A database of best practices, strategies, and tools for educators and administrators providing continuing education options to students once school closes.
5 Virtual Ways to Build a Classroom Community https://www.pbs.org/education/blog/5-virtual-ways-to-build-a-classroom-community?utm_source=email&utm_medium=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=
An Affinity for Asynchronous Learning https://hybridpedagogy.org/affinity-asynchronous-learning/
If Corona doesn't kill us, Distance Learning will https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8U6zU4MXmnA
3 Tips for Humanizing Digital Pedagogy https://www.edutopia.org/article/3-tips-humanizing-digital-pedagogy
BBC - Ideas (Interviews) https://www.bbc.co.uk/ideas/
An Example of a Distance Learning Enrichment Activity: 20 for 20 (Social Studies or ELA, Gr 4-12) https://davestuartjr.com/heres-an-example-of-a-distance-learning-enrichment-activity-20-for-20-social-studies-or-ela-gr-4-12/
4 Ideas to Consider for Online Learning - The Innovator's Mindset - Season 1 - Episode 14 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzacEuq1wAU&feature=youtu.be
4 Ideas to Consider for Online Learning https://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/11545
10 THINGS THAT INSPIRED US AMID THE CORONAVIRUS CRISIS https://xqsuperschool.org/blog/school-design/11-things-that-inspired-us-amid-the-coronavirus-crisis/
Marilyn's Guide to Teaching Remotely http://www.marilynsguide.com/?fbclid=IwAR0_xN2aBI-P-XEER9uD1ytsBIJVNgbz5HMH3wo_GYZ3lb_Ehfh-LREiil4
Learning at Home: Finding Balance https://elisabethbostwick.com/2020/03/19/learning-at-home-finding-balance/?utm_content=bufferb07d9&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer
School Closures and Online Learning: Creating Community, Centering Students https://www.facinghistory.org/professional-development/ondemand/school-closures-and-online-learning-creating-community-centering
Prioritizing Human Connection When Social Distancing Is the New Norm https://www.edsurge.com/news/2020-03-16-prioritizing-human-connection-when-social-distancing-is-the-new-norm?utm_content=buffer9ab2c&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=EdSurgeBuffer
Taking School Online With a Student-Centered Approach https://www.facinghistory.org/books-borrowing/taking-school-online-student-centered-approach
Preparing to Take School Online? Here Are 10 Tips to Make It Work. https://www.edsurge.com/news/2020-03-09-preparing-to-take-school-online-here-are-10-tips-to-make-it-work
TeachLab with Justin Reich: Investigating the art and craft of teaching - Michael Pershan https://teachlabpodcast.com/episodes/michael-pershan-s1!cea3a To support teachers in the midst of the recent COVID-19 pandemic, TeachLab is switching our focus to highlight tools and strategies for effective teaching during this time. Today we talk with Michael Pershan. He is a New York City math teacher at one of the first schools in the country to shut down in the face of COVID-19. At his school, the goal was to transition fully to synchronous distance learning. Michael joins Justin Reich to discuss what we know about online and distance learning, and what's feasible for a math teacher to do.
Coronavirus Has Led to a Rush of Online Teaching. Here’s Some Advice for Newly Remote Instructors https://www.edsurge.com/news/2020-03-11-coronavirus-has-led-to-a-rush-of-online-teaching-here-s-some-advice-for-newly-remote-instructors
Remember, Online Learning Isn't the Only Way to Learn Remotely https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2020/03/16/remember-online-learning-isnt-the-only-way.html
Resources For Teaching and Learning During This Period of Social Distancing https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/55521/resources-for-teaching-and-learning-during-this-period-of-social-distancing
It’s Time to Think Differently About the Way Things Have Always Been Done http://stefanowiczclass.blogspot.com/2020/03/its-time-to-think-differently-about-way.html?m=1
Westwood Public schools - List of online resources https://sites.google.com/westwood.k12.ma.us/wps-continuation-of-learning/home
University of Michigan Expert Offers Tips for Remote Learning & Working https://www.techlearninguniversity.com/news/university-of-michigan-expert-offers-tips-for-remote-learning-and-working
14 Simple Tips for Better Online Teaching https://theconversation.com/coronavirus-14-simple-tips-for-better-online-teaching-133573
THE BEST VIDEO TUTORIALS ON TEACHING REMOTELY – PLEASE SUGGEST MORE! https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2020/03/16/the-best-video-tutorials-on-teaching-remotely-please-suggest-more/
A Positive Climate For A Culture Of Growth https://inspireleadership.ca/2019/04/09/a-positive-climate-for-a-culture-of-growth/
Cybrary Man's Educational Web Sites - Remote Learning http://cybraryman.com/remotelearning.html
Remote Learning: 9 Ways to Survive and Thrive https://www.techlearninguniversity.com/how-to/remote-learning-9-ways-to-survive-and-thrive
This Principal’s List of Things to Do During COVID Closures Is Going Viral for All the Right Reasons https://www.weareteachers.com/things-to-do-during-covid/#.XnIf7mEzUKc.twitter
Free Online Learning Resources For Schools Affected by Coronavirus/COVID-19 https://www.techlearning.com/resources/free-online-learning-resources-for-schools-affected-by-coronaviruscovid-19?utm_source=Selligent&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=15384&utm_content=Tech%26Learning+3%2F18%2F20+&utm_term=1180803&m_i=pAsrh2Tf61qFmCcAYvHrQORo2M3R63jU2IWlc4lUAA8KJ2kKBQ2hebWcjN3xoQVXkzVcfXUSKf05fAFmGBlVtRhYTw3u_rspp6&M_BT=697330308664
Outschool https://blog.outschool.com/school-closures/ Offering live webinars for teachers, for free, to share strategies for successful online/ remote learning.