In spring of 2020 when schools closed their campuses due to a global pandemic, a common concern I heard from educators was lack of student engagement in virtual learning. Video call attendance was sparse, office hours were quiet, and virtual assignments were not viewed. Educators struggled to connect with students, to maintain relationships. Many schools […]
In preparing a session with colleagues regarding the affects of COVID-19 on educators, families, and students, I began to become disheartened about the negative impacts of stress and trauma. I became increasingly concerned about the wellbeing of those I serve, and also reflected on my own emotional and physiological response to the pandemic’s disruptions to […]
Education as we knew it was interrupted suddenly due to physical school closures. In an attempt for learning continuity and to sustain connection with students, many educators turned to video platforms such as Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams to conduct virtual class sessions. In shifting to this new format of learning, many educators and […]
Students across the world are living in the midst of a global pandemic. Economic struggles permeate society. Authorities indicate there has been a rise in domestic violence reports. Mental health organizations struggle to meet the increased demand for their services. In the fall, students living in this environment of unrest will enter our classrooms, whether […]
In physical classrooms, teachers circulate the room continuously to provide clarification of content to students. Struggling readers may receive guidance from an educator via small group or one on one instruction. An English learner may be paired with another student for native language translation. Special needs students may visit a resource specialist teacher for additional […]
In the midst of physical school closures, students and educators alike are isolated from one another…many restricted from entering their classrooms as they have been forced into a work/learn from home environment for the sake of safety. During this time of uncertainty, connection is more important than ever before. It has been argued that our […]
Numerous studies across the past few decades assert that one of or the most important factor in students’ academic success is a positive relationship with a teacher. The consistency of a caring adult can make a world of difference in a students’ life. A few weeks ago, the existence of the COVID19 virus resulted in […]
Educators – you matter. You cannot be replaced by digital resources, educational games, or paper packets of worksheets. Those items do not have a soul, they do not have the human touch. And I see you. I hear you. I know that you are working tirelessly to connect with your students. And I also know […]
As school buildings began to close, I was called to shift my delivery of professional learning from in person to a virtual space, indefinitely. In an effort to bring value to the educators I serve as quickly as possible, my first move was to design a simple, pedagogically sound distance learning lesson design that was […]
Educators have been scrambling to provide educational opportunities for students during school closures. Many districts have asked educators to continue to give students classwork and learning activities, both to help maintain a sense of normalcy in this time of uncertainty, and also to prevent learning gaps that may negatively affect academic success in subsequent grade […]
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