A global pandemic thrust us into the abyss of e-learning and we either sank or swam. Well, we’re teachers, so we treaded water until we learned how to do an Olympic freestyle … that’s just how we do.
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Walking into Raquel Solórzano’s classroom, it might look a little chaotic — but it’s organized chaos, with kids deeply engaged in the learning process.
It was the early days of remote learning. I was staring at a screen full of avatars, as not a single 12th grade student had their camera on. I was talking into the void, unsure if anyone was listening or learning. I missed their faces. I missed their jokes. I missed their interruptions, comments, questions and most of all, I missed the connection. On the screen, I couldn’t see the ah-ha faces or the looks of confusion. I couldn’t tell if they were drifting or most importantly, if they were okay. But then, I asked some big questions, and the magic was back.
Using our playlist-maker activity, we’ve made two lists of 11 songs to keep your classroom energized, engaged, and hard at work on their path to individual self-discovery. Here’s how they break down.
While the studies continue to assess the findings about education, some initial studies offer concerning results but also cause for hope.
Help … It’s starting to feel like March 2020 again. My school system just went back virtual learning temporarily. I could use some advice on how to deal with teaching virtually again!
The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped the world and how we go about living our lives. One of the hardest hit sectors
Make lesson prep a little easier. Fun grab-and-go activities that help your students stay engaged and build life skills while you’re away.
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