Are your students getting Spring Fever yet? Your school may be on Spring Break right now or you may be on Spring Break soon. Either way, students are excited to have some time off and so are teachers! However, motivating students to participate in class after a long break can be challenging. Today I want […]
The easiest DIY distance learning document camera
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 […]
Remove background noise during lessons and meetings
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 […]
The easiest way to take distance learning attendance on a Zoom or Google Meet call
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 […]
Grading can be easy, even with distance learning
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, […]
How Setting Office Hours Can Save Your Sanity in Distance Learning
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 […]
Distance Learning using Zoom
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 […]
Screencast in the classroom
Does distance learning have you trying to figure out how to teach from home? I’ll walk you though how to use Screen Cast O Matic easily so that you can record lessons, read alouds, and teach. You will be able to screencast in the classroom without stress! Getting started to screencast in the classroom There […]