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Elementary Classroom-Based Blended Learning
Listen There are many more resources available for blended learning in the secondary classroom, and the idea of blended learning is, on the whole, a bit of a different challenge for elementary teachers because so much of it relies on technology. Remote aspects of blended learning are even more complicated,...
Being OK with Being Cautious
Listen It goes without saying that everyone is ready for things to go back to normal, but many scientists are predicting that normal may be as much as a few years away. Some cultural norms are likely to be changing or disappearing for good. The economic repercussions will stretch out...
Preparing Students to Re-Enter Society
Listen Recently, one of our writers was sharing a personal experience they’d had right after college. The writer spent the summer in a third-world country teaching reading, and upon returning to the United States, had a severely overwhelming few weeks getting used to being back. For example, grocery shopping was...
7 Questions With Jodi Cinque
Listen Watch Can you tell us about yourself? “Hi, my name is Jodi Cinque. I'm the director of technology at Lacordaire Academy in Upper Montclair, New Jersey. This is my second year there as the director of technology and as a teacher of math.” Why did you start a...
Teachers’ Concerns About Returning to School
Listen In a previous post we explored how other countries are coping with reopening schools, but teachers around the globe have so many practical questions and concerns regarding the implications of reopening when there are still so many unknowns about this virus. Many teachers feel left out as the decisions...
Part 3: Ways Administrators Can Help Teachers Now
Listen So far in this topic, we’ve discussed being available, being compassionate, and making decisions so teachers aren’t left wondering what the next step is. We’ve also talked about communicating clearly, explaining rather than assuming, and actively listening to what your teachers need. The information we’re sharing is from the...
Part 2: Ways Administrators Can Help Teachers Now
Listen In the first part of this topic, we talked about the fact that teachers and students are the experts at remote learning right now, even though they are only beginning. They know what they need, and administrators can be a great asset by being available, being compassionate, and making...
Part 1: Ways Administrators Can Help Teachers Now
Listen Education in the world of remote learning during the time of the pandemic is tough. Administrators are just as lost and confused as most teachers - possibly even more so, in some cases. You may be wondering how you can help your teachers without getting in the way but...
Using Epic! for Remote Elementary Reading
Listen Many of us already use Epic! with our students, but we went behind the scenes to see if there were any new or interesting parts of the site that aren’t commonly known amongst educators. If you’ve used it, you probably already know all the most exciting aspects, like the...
The Emotional Toll of Social Distancing
Listen Let us start by saying that we acknowledge that the price we are paying for social distancing is, in our opinion, worth it. Lives are the most important and irreplaceable commodity. That’s not the issue we are dealing with in this article. With that being said, we must acknowledge...