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How do you help level the playing (or in this case, educational) field? Over the past six weeks, districts and schools took action to tackle digital equity issues and provide internet access to everyone — opening up school wifi that students and parents can use to download materials in school parking lots. Some have even brought wifi to needed areas by rigging their school buses with wifi systems. Here are several examples to explore.
Read MoreSchools are taking action to maintain an ongoing discussion about self care and mental health with students and staff, especially as schools continue distance learning through the end of the academic year. Here are four activities we found for teachers and parents who are looking to find out how students are faring.
Read MoreWith most schools remaining physically closed throughout the remainder of the school year, all students are feeling the impact — but seniors are hit hardest. What can you do to celebrate your seniors and still make their last semester memorable?
Read MoreMindfulness 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.
Read MoreConsider 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!
Read MoreAs students continue distance learning, they may be feeling out of touch from school faculty and their usual learning environment. Making regular videos to remind students that you appreciate them and their work is a great way to support them through these uncertain times.
Read MoreWe’re noticing great examples of FAQs going out to students and their families. The question-answer format is easy to absorb and a great way to make sure the most important information gets through. Here are many examples worth a look.
Read MoreWorking from home can be a struggle. Teaching from home can be a struggle. Full-time parenting can be a struggle. Doing all at once can be overwhelming, chaotic, and a complete mess!
Read MoreMore than ever before, parents need help. Parents have a lot of questions. And many don’t know where to go for answers. Here are a couple ideas on how to set up your own help desk.
Read MoreThe transition to remote learning and working has been a little bumpy, and we’re all learning as we go and tackling new challenges (zoom-bombing, anyone?).
Read MoreThis is a great way to continue to engage students in learning and spread some cheer. You can do a live read-aloud with Facebook Live or Instagram Live (open to the public), or by using a conferencing tool like Zoom (private — only those with an access link can join). You can also record your read-through before-hand and upload it so students can watch at any time.
Read MoreTry to organize all of your remote learning resources into one place. Things are already uncertain enough — so having one clear, consolidated, and updated source of communication can mitigate stress and confusion. Here are some great examples we’ve seen:
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