Happy 2020 - 2021 School Year!
Welcome to our first experience with virtual and distance learning.
I will be updating this website regularly with information, resources, and how to's to help make this year run more smoothly for you and our students.
Please feel free to contact me if you have questions or specific needs. My email is jpipkin@spanola.net. My cell is 662-934-4112.
Templates - This link will take you to a folder of templates created by FriEd Technology. They have various FREE PDs offered through MDE. You'll have to make a copy of anything in the folder that you want to use.
Among Us Review Game - This is a template for a review game based around a popular video game that students are playing.
Blended Learning Blog - Shake Up Learning - In this blog/ podcast, Kasey Bell discusses ways to engage students with the standards and the technology.
Bitmoji Resources - This link takes you to hundreds of resources for Bitmoji classrooms including a 'department' store of pictures for free use.
Synchronous vs Asynchronous Learning - This blog/ podcast discusses the differences between synchronous and asynchronous learning along with resources for both.
12 Powerful Discussion Techniques for Students - This includes tips to help engage students during live lessons.
MS Instructional Website - This is the new website provided by MDE to gather instructional resources.
25 Things You Didn't Know Google Slides Can Do - Blog entry from the Shake Up Learning Podcast hosted by Kasey Bell
Truth for Teachers Podcast - Episode 202: How to Plan Activities that Work for In person, Remote, and Hybrid Instruction
Click below to read the most recent Google for Education Blog about updates related to Classroom and Meet