Distance Learning Archives - Easy Teaching Tools https://easyteachingtools.com/category/distance-learning/ Empowering Teachers to Work Smarter, Stay Organized, and Leave School on Time Sat, 07 Aug 2021 21:14:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://easyteachingtools.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Favicon-100x100.png Distance Learning Archives - Easy Teaching Tools https://easyteachingtools.com/category/distance-learning/ 32 32 Pandemic Valentine’s Day Ideas in the Classroom https://easyteachingtools.com/pandemic-valentines-day-ideas-in-the-classroom/ https://easyteachingtools.com/pandemic-valentines-day-ideas-in-the-classroom/#respond Tue, 02 Feb 2021 20:27:38 +0000 https://easyteachingtools.com/?p=5409 We polled teachers inside our Easy Organization Tools program to see how they'll be celebrating Valentine's Day this school year since it looks a lot different this year, right? Here are their pandemic Valentine's Day ideas in the classroom! In the past in my second grade classroom, students would create their valentine box as a […]

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]]> The easiest DIY distance learning document camera https://easyteachingtools.com/the-easiest-diy-distance-learning-document-camera/ Fri, 18 Sep 2020 21:54:48 +0000 https://easyteachingtools.com/?p=5081 Need a document camera for distance learning but don't have one? Or maybe you have one but you need another one? I want to show you how you can set one up that's perfect for a teacher's budget! Document Camera Supplies You are going to need: ipad Osmo app Osmo reflector Sturdy cup or Osmo […]

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]]> Remove background noise during lessons and meetings https://easyteachingtools.com/remove-background-noise-during-lessons-and-meetings/ https://easyteachingtools.com/remove-background-noise-during-lessons-and-meetings/#respond Sun, 13 Sep 2020 20:32:30 +0000 https://easyteachingtools.com/?p=5135 The most annoying thing about recording videos There is nothing worse than being on a conference call and recording a distance learning video, doing a live lesson, a pre-record lesson, a Zoom meeting, a staff meeting, whatever it may be, and then all of a sudden, you hear that sweet baby crying, or your neighbors […]

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]]> https://easyteachingtools.com/remove-background-noise-during-lessons-and-meetings/feed/ 0 The easiest way to take distance learning attendance on a Zoom or Google Meet call https://easyteachingtools.com/the-easiest-way-to-take-distance-learning-attendance-on-a-zoom-or-google-meet-call/ https://easyteachingtools.com/the-easiest-way-to-take-distance-learning-attendance-on-a-zoom-or-google-meet-call/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:14:57 +0000 https://easyteachingtools.com/?p=5085 As if enough hasn't been thrown at you, now you have to figure out how to take attendance on a Zoom or Google Meet call. And some of you sweet teachers are having to do this virtually while also teaching face-to-face at the same time! Distance learning attendance can be easier! I did a LIVE […]

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]]> https://easyteachingtools.com/the-easiest-way-to-take-distance-learning-attendance-on-a-zoom-or-google-meet-call/feed/ 0 Grading can be easy, even with distance learning https://easyteachingtools.com/grading-can-be-easy-even-with-distance-learning/ https://easyteachingtools.com/grading-can-be-easy-even-with-distance-learning/#comments Sun, 02 Aug 2020 18:33:19 +0000 https://easyteachingtools.com/?p=5050 Keeping track of student work, tests, forms, and everything else can be a little overwhelming. Not anymore with these editable paper and digital checklists. You can see how I use them in this post. How to use the digital grading/ checklists Use these lists to keep track of attendance, family phone calls, completion of assignments, […]

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]]> https://easyteachingtools.com/grading-can-be-easy-even-with-distance-learning/feed/ 2 Writing Tools to Help Your Students During Distance Learning https://easyteachingtools.com/writing-tools-to-help-your-students-during-distance-learning/ https://easyteachingtools.com/writing-tools-to-help-your-students-during-distance-learning/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2020 15:00:00 +0000 https://easyteachingtools.com/?p=4892 The writing process is such a part of the primary classroom. Your learners are beginning to understand the parts of a story or essay, form sentences, and use quality word choice. During distance learning, your students should still be writing! These writing tools will help your students during distance learning. The Writing Process Not all […]

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]]> https://easyteachingtools.com/writing-tools-to-help-your-students-during-distance-learning/feed/ 0 How Setting Office Hours Can Save Your Sanity in Distance Learning https://easyteachingtools.com/distance-learning/ https://easyteachingtools.com/distance-learning/#respond Mon, 13 Apr 2020 15:00:00 +0000 https://easyteachingtools.com/?p=4876 School closures have caused teachers like yourself to transition to distance learning. Providing instruction and resources online is a huge shift for teachers, students, and parents. Admittedly, it can be really overwhelming to manage student work, answer questions, and get things graded! One way to save your sanity during distance learning is to set office […]

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]]> https://easyteachingtools.com/distance-learning/feed/ 0 Distance Learning using Zoom https://easyteachingtools.com/distance-learning-using-zoom-for-video-conferencing/ https://easyteachingtools.com/distance-learning-using-zoom-for-video-conferencing/#respond Wed, 25 Mar 2020 23:59:42 +0000 https://easyteachingtools.com/?p=4814 Distance learning is something new for everyone right now. One way to make it easier is with my favorite video conferencing platform called “Zoom.” It's a platform I have used in my business for a few years and I want to share some video conferencing tips with you so that you can have meaningful class […]

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