Kelly Booz
March 9, 2020, 3:48 pm
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dprice_1773334
October 30, 2020, 8:22 pm
We are doing the hybrid process at the high school (grades 8-12), while still doing in-person everyday school for elementary and middle schools.
The students are split into 2 groups and alternate days of in class instruction and home work days. So far we have avoided much impact from Covid, but cases are on the rise in our county, so who knows how much longer we will be able to avoid full-time cyber.
The students are split into 2 groups and alternate days of in class instruction and home work days. So far we have avoided much impact from Covid, but cases are on the rise in our county, so who knows how much longer we will be able to avoid full-time cyber.
dawn.adams2
October 30, 2020, 8:46 pm
It sounds like your situation is similar to ours. I teach in a rural part of our county, that lives and dies by tourism and 2nd homes. Many families who own 2nd homes here have come down from different parts of our state and are bringing the virus with them. Our elementary students recently came back to school 5 days a week. Our infection numbers are growing. I imagine we will soon have to go to full virtual again at least for two weeks to try to tamp down on the spread in our schools.
eolandra
October 31, 2020, 7:27 am
We are currently teaching virtually/remotely.
As a school librarian, I do not have all the work and responsibility of the classroom teachers, especially teaching the students all day in a virtual setting where there can be so many distractions for all of the babies. I think both the classroom teachers are doing an excellent job given the circumstances. <br><br>We are using Schoology as our learning management system and will continue to use it once we are back face-to-face. Because I work in two elementary schools. IT administrators are still working out how to give me and all the other school librarians in the district, permissions for both my schools. Schoology is where we are putting all our resources for each of the grades and where classroom teachers are putting all their resources for their classes, including links to their virtual classroom meeting sessions. All communication to students and parents is supposed to go through Schoology, but because not all parents are using it, many staff in the district are still using ClassDojo to communicate.<br><br>For the most part, I go into each class's virtual classroom for "library" visits doing read alouds, digital literacy skills, and helping students in grades 2-5 to access e-books from a variety of different resources. I am also working with classroom teachers to help students do research for projects they are working on.
As a school librarian, I do not have all the work and responsibility of the classroom teachers, especially teaching the students all day in a virtual setting where there can be so many distractions for all of the babies. I think both the classroom teachers are doing an excellent job given the circumstances. <br><br>We are using Schoology as our learning management system and will continue to use it once we are back face-to-face. Because I work in two elementary schools. IT administrators are still working out how to give me and all the other school librarians in the district, permissions for both my schools. Schoology is where we are putting all our resources for each of the grades and where classroom teachers are putting all their resources for their classes, including links to their virtual classroom meeting sessions. All communication to students and parents is supposed to go through Schoology, but because not all parents are using it, many staff in the district are still using ClassDojo to communicate.<br><br>For the most part, I go into each class's virtual classroom for "library" visits doing read alouds, digital literacy skills, and helping students in grades 2-5 to access e-books from a variety of different resources. I am also working with classroom teachers to help students do research for projects they are working on.
mona_burton_3713480
November 3, 2020, 1:26 am
We are working remotely at this point.
We are all doing what needs to get done with smiles on our faces. But we all are missing the kids in the classrooms.
We are all doing what needs to get done with smiles on our faces. But we all are missing the kids in the classrooms.
Nancy_T_3047123
November 19, 2020, 7:48 pm
So glad for the wellness seminars.
I feel heard and supported!
I feel heard and supported!
Kelly Booz
November 20, 2020, 12:30 pm
Thanks for sharing, Nancy! That's great! :) Hope others can join us again on December 1 and 3. We'll have Zumba, Yoga, and aerobics. The wellness sessions from this week are available on demand (SEL, mental health, nutrition, etc). https://sharemylesson.com/community/328056/resources?f%5B0%5D=featured_…
Fanton_T_3466265
April 29, 2020, 11:09 am
I am a special education teacher for incarcerated youth in Massachusetts.
Does anyone in this community also work in a correctional system? How are you doing during with the Virtual transition? What are your challenges?
Does anyone in this community also work in a correctional system? How are you doing during with the Virtual transition? What are your challenges?
Rose Heggs
November 2, 2020, 5:26 am
I work for an amazing, specialized private school for students with language-based disabilities.
We have a small percentage of students that have chosen virtual, but I am teaching in-person all week. The challenge is when we lose students to health and safety measures due to COVID, so we have to be ready for virtual teaching when a pod is out to quarantine.
We have a small percentage of students that have chosen virtual, but I am teaching in-person all week. The challenge is when we lose students to health and safety measures due to COVID, so we have to be ready for virtual teaching when a pod is out to quarantine.
pgarza022
November 3, 2020, 2:28 pm
We just started back this week with some students coming in face to face and the majority working remotely from home.
It is scary and also a lot more work but it's nice to have kids in the rooms again. We started with our Special Education students first and then opened it up to regular education students. We are just waiting for the first Covid-19 outbreak to hit our campus. Our high school already have one confirmed case of an athlete. I am communicating with my students using Teams and that in itself is a challenge. Students need to turn on their cameras and speak on their microphones and that is so difficult.
It is scary and also a lot more work but it's nice to have kids in the rooms again. We started with our Special Education students first and then opened it up to regular education students. We are just waiting for the first Covid-19 outbreak to hit our campus. Our high school already have one confirmed case of an athlete. I am communicating with my students using Teams and that in itself is a challenge. Students need to turn on their cameras and speak on their microphones and that is so difficult.
JOHNA VAZQUEZ
November 3, 2020, 2:55 pm
I'm in central VA. We are totally virtual. Our school board will make a decision tomorrow on next steps for the next nine weeks. Some of the considerations include hybrid and face-to-face for exceptional ed and ELL students. Parent and teacher surveys were sent out to involve all stakeholders. Our school system is very small with under 4,000 students but we are in a high risk area that has had numerous outbreaks among adults and very few with school-age children. We feel that the same as everyone else -- this has been a challenge but we feel we have had many small wins including 1:1 devices and internet access for all students. Hopefully, you all will remain safe and free from outbreaks. All we can do is what we are asked and try to fully follow CDC guidelines. #strongertogether I am thankful for communities such as this where we can share ideas and best practices.
Mell Morgan
November 5, 2020, 4:34 pm
We are virtual and it has been somewhat challenging due to technology glitches. Our parents and school partners have been great in terms of support. Although it is difficult, we will get through this together.
jeanne.case_3538316
October 30, 2020, 5:22 pm
Virtual counseling loses some of it's impact while trying to keep kids engaged on line.
Anyone have some smashing ideas??
Anyone have some smashing ideas??
heyns914
November 2, 2020, 6:26 pm
Our district both in person and online instruction.
It has been a hard transition for many but we are making it work.
It has been a hard transition for many but we are making it work.
A good resource is the Michael Phelps Foundation, free activities on wellness
I'm a substitute teacher, usually in middle school, and all of these resources will be helpful to me on a frequent basis! One of my favorite sites for game-i-fying a subject is kahoot. If there are at least two kids at home, they can compete!