Jordan Teaching & Learning
We are refreshed from Spring Break and ready to dive into on-line teaching once more. Our lives have certainly changed!
We want to end the school year as strong, credible teachers. Here is an article from Corwin Connect with four suggestions that are worth the read:
The Washington Post has suggestions on vacationing at home. “The Completely Correct Guide to Vacationing at Home” offers suggestions on how to make your home feel more like a vacation.
From: https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/tips/completely-correct-guide-vacationing-home/
Even in the midst of all that is happening, there are many reasons to celebrate:
What are you celebrating?
UEN has a myriad of resources for teachers, parents and students to take advantage of as we continue to learn from home. https://www.uen.org/learnathome/
One of those amazing resources is an Open Education Resource from the Smithsonian. According to the Smithsonian, “The learning lab infuses real-world experiences into learning to build lasting knowledge and critical skills…”. https://learninglab.si.edu
Check out some of their free daily online events. https://learninglab.si.edu/distancelearning
They even have digital learning activities choice boards for Science, Social Studies, Culture and Arts.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p9hbamKzXRB5cCe5z1GA-DC4NN2QnmDaRwUM9tcwZIM/edit
There are a few perks about teaching from home. I hope this makes you smile!
What would you add to this amusing list?
This article: “Teaching Through a Pandemic: A Mindset for this Moment” from edutopia discusses how teachers around the world are adjusting to online learning and offers advice to help teachers scaffold their thinking and teaching to this time.
“Hundreds of teachers, many of them operating in countries where teach-from-home has been in place for weeks, weigh in on the mental approach you need to stay grounded in this difficult time.”
Our new format for teaching has been in session for a couple of weeks now and hopefully things are beginning to settle down. Despite this educational whirlwind, it is still important to take time for reflection. Here are different ways to reflect:
These came from an Edutopia article:
https://www.edutopia.org/blog/reflective-teacher-taking-long-look-nicholas-provenzano
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” ~Nelson Mandela
Online school is changing the way teachers teach and students learn! We are making history together. Be positive and continue to make those wonderful connections with your students.
Dr. Helen Caldicott, a world renowned Australian physician, stated, “Teachers, I believe, are the most responsible and important members of society because their professional efforts affect the fate of the earth.”
You have taken a remarkable leap in education lately. Please know we value your amazing efforts, also parents appreciate your diligence on behalf of their children. Stay the course!
Mentors! Have you checked in on those you mentor? You might give them a call or text them. Ask them what is going well and celebrate. Ask them what they need help with. It’s important during this time to check-in with each other!
