Without warning, we were thrown head-first into this online learning thing. I’ve been overwhelmed at times, neck deep in free resources, trying to sift through it all. In trying new things, we are bound to make mistakes. I know I’m …
For All the Teachers Who Have Hit the Online Learning Wall
I burst into tears twice last Thursday. I had been doing this online learning thing with my 3-5th grade EL students for 9 days at that point. Nothing was even going horribly wrong. I had been in contact with almost …
Using Zoom for Online Teaching
Is it just me or is Zoom blowing up right now? In the past week I’ve conducted my entire professional and social life through Zoom (well except with my husband–he’s stuck with me, ha!) I have: met with my grade-level …
6 Things Teachers Should Do Now to Prepare for School Closures
Hey, teachers. What a crazy time it is right now. You may be doing all these things already, but here are six ways I am trying to prepare as coronavirus gets closer to my area. There are a few confirmed …
How to Set Up Google Classroom for Blended Learning or Online Learning
What is Google classroom? Think of it as a home page for your classroom that automatically connects you to your students. You can share links, post questions, send electronic forms, and communicate through comments. It’s free, but you do need …