1️⃣ Go over how students will connect on an e-learning day.

• Show them where your e-learning video link is (Schoology, Google Classroom, Padlet, Seesaw)
• Be transparent about expectations of attendance and work completions

2️⃣ Prepare an activity that can be completed without you present.

• When thinking about your instruction, your proximity is only through a screen. Consider review for a previous standard or an activity that can standalone as the work for that day.

3️⃣ Consider using a digital engagement platform like Google Workspace, Nearpod, or gamification (Quizizz, Gimkit, or Blooket)

• Since they are already on their devices, create engagement with their devices!

4️⃣ Use your Chromebook management (GoGuardian or Lightspeed Classroom) to help students get to where they need to!

• If you need to, help them by popping a link open to their screens and help them stay on task.

5️⃣ Treat it like what it is WITHOUT trying to recreate a regular school day.

• Screen time gets tiring. Consider how much students will need to listen online and what can be done asynchronously.

6️⃣ Ensure accountability.

• Provide students with a central hub for all classroom materials, assignments, digital tools, and anything else required to complete tasks.

You can communicate the link by posting it to your LMS (Schoology or Google Classroom) or using Padlet/Seesaw!

The key is that you want students to access it with ease.

Whichever you choose, stay consistent with your grade level team and school policy!

User Limit

🔵Zoom-100 (with Free and Business)

🟩Google Meet-100 (with GfE Fundamentals [lowest edition])

Time Limit

🔵Zoom-40 minutes (free version)

🟩Google Meet-"unlimited" [you won't hit the mark in one day]

It always seems to be a holiday. Check here for some resources about holidays coming up!

Native American History Month-November 1-30

• Wakelet collection of resources

Transgender Awareness Week-November 13 -19

• GLAAD Teaching Resources

American Education Week-November 13-19

• NEA Announcement and Daily Themes

Thanksgiving-Thursday, November 24

• What I'm Thankful Google Slides Fun! (recommended for Grades 2-12)

Want a peek at what's ahead? Check these updated calendars!

Holidays and Seasonal Events for Teachers (TeacherVision)

Yearly Theme Calendar (Learning Technology Center)

Kid: “Mom! Who’s our internet service provider?”

Mom: “I am.”

Contact me to collaborate on your next project, troubleshoot what you do currently, or to just answer a question you have!

Email: bkrause@ltcillinois.org
Website: https://calendly.com/bkrauseltc
Phone: (815) 362-4791
Twitter: @bmkeducation

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