Destination 1: Initial Thoughts
Now that you have received your badge, please watch the video below. Then, complete Passport Book Activities 4-5. Passport Book Activity #4 requires you to record your "Initial Thoughts" to help participants further understand the analogy of a travel agent versus a tour guide and identify the different impacts COVID-19 has had on teaching and learning. Please complete ALL activities on this page in your Passport Book and in the order they are listed.
As you watch the video, reflect on how the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic show up on your school, classroom, or relationships with students.
Then, continue to Passport Book Activity #4 below by responding to "Initial Thoughts" questions.
Closed Captioning available by pushing the CC button found at the bottom of the video.
Video Length: 6 minutes 34 seconds
Passport Book Activity #4
Please complete the activity on Slide 6 in the Passport Book
Respond to the following questions!
We managed to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic by utilizing technology in new ways. Now that we are back in school and providing in-person instruction, how do I balance the need for providing access to content electronically (i.e. using technology) with being an integral part of students' learning experience in my classroom?
What has COVID-19 taught us about educating students in a meaningful way?
How do you currently know if the strategies you are using are working to meet the needs of all your students?
Now that you have recorded your Initial Thoughts on Slide 6 in your Passport Book, watch the video below to learn more about the Travel Agent vs. Tour Guide Analogy. As you watch, think about whether you think there is an appropriate time to be a travel agent and a tour guide! As educators, we must be INTENTIONAL in our planning to engage all students in learning!
After watching the video, complete Passport Book Activity #5 on Slide 7 of your Passport Book!
A Deeper Explanation of the Analogy
Closed Captioning available by pushing the CC button found at the bottom of the video.
Video Length: 1 minute 37 seconds
Passport Book Activity #5
Please complete the activity on Slide 7 in the Passport Book
When is an appropriate time to be a "travel agent" as a teacher? When is an appropriate time to be a "tour guide" as a teacher?