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Tuesday, March 31, 2020

And Yet More Resources as We Turn to Distance Learning


OPI and PBS

OPI is hosting remote learning sharing sessions using Zoom. There are multiple subject areas and grade levels to help accommodate K-12 educators and administrators. Check out the schedule here (and note especially the 6-12 social studies session, Tuesday at 2:00 p.m., led by former Teacher of the Year Dylan Huisken (Bonner) and Power 6-12 social studies teacher Merrick Parnell (I'll be there too). Sessions will not be recorded (but OPI is providing lists of resources mentioned). Here's how to tune in: 
Meeting ID: 649 930 052
Dial by phone: 1 406 444 9999

I'm also intrigued by the sessions on "low tech," pre-K to grades 2, and the technology related one (using Google Classroom, Office 365/Teams/OneNote for Remote Teaching.)

MontanaPBS is now dedicating its daytime weekday schedule to Montana state standards-aligned educational programming provided by MontanaPBS and the Office of Public Instruction. The new 6:30am to 5:30pm weekday schedule includes specific blocks of time for pre-K through 8th grade levels and covers subjects, including English language arts, social studies, science, math, and Montana history. MontanaPBS’ regular primetime schedule is not affected by this change.

Elementary


I asked April Wills, a second grade teacher in Bainville and a Montana History Teacher Leader, for ideas to share with elementary teachers on good resources for distance learning. Here's how she responded:

I love these sites to engage students' interest and set the tone for our learning: 

These sites are easy to navigate and allow for students to access information outside of a textbook.

VisitMT allows for students to watch Montana TV, which is like going on virtual field trips to places around out state. There are also vimeo clips for Montana tribes.

I like to use these in the format of webquests. Quest Garden is a great resource for some premade webquests and a place where you can also make your own.  There is no “set” way to do a webquest, in my opinion, so don’t feel locked into this example process. 

A few ways to collect feedback or responses from students:
  • Answer garden
  • Pear deck slides
  • Kahoot
  • Google forms

Some other great apps to create and teach amazing virtual lessons include:
  • Educreations
  • Explain Everything
April is willing to Zoom with you if have questions--email me and I'll put you in touch.
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