Posts tagged school 2020
Tip 35: Encourage students to stay motivated

As distance learning continues, it can be hard to keep students engaged with their work. With these drastic changes, some may find the lack of structure difficult to manage. Many have added stresses at home, brought on by the pandemic. How can you keep students motivated to finish off the year strong?

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Tip 34: Maintain student-teacher bonds with “we miss you” videos

We’re approaching the third month of school closures, but we know that you still miss your students just as much. While schools have settled into distance learning, that doesn’t change the fact that many are missing face-to-face interaction — educators and students alike!

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Tip 33: Conduct a teacher parade to show students support and rally your community

As school closures continue, teachers all over the nation have been coming up with creative ways to stay in touch with their students and support them from a distance. In addition to creating and sending YouTube videos, teacher parades are another great idea, especially for those who are able to leave their homes and maintain social distancing.

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Tip 25: Survey parents to assess the success of remote learning

There are tons of questions when it comes to distance learning — and the answers widely vary depending on district, school, neighborhood and individual family. So to answer these questions, why not get to the source? 

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Tip 23: Give your community a visualization vacation

Mindfulness techniques are known to help reduce stress, improve resiliency and contribute to overall health and wellbeing — and I think we can agree that all of us, especially our students, could use some positive mental health strategies right now.

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Tip 22: Address webcam background equity issues

Consider using a neutral background like a wall or window, or showcase fun school-related items or artwork! Try your best to avoid showing your whole room. Teachers can set the example with their background and encourage their students to follow suit!

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