Baby, it's cold outside - and that means it's time to prep for those surprise snow days! While Jack Frost might be nipping at our noses, we've got 5 cozy tips to help your e-learning days thrive when winter weather strikes. From setting crystal-clear expectations (clearer than your icy windshield!) to embracing collaboration with fellow teachers who share your snow day struggles, these strategies will keep your virtual classroom warm and engaging. Think of it as your emergency teaching "hot chocolate kit" - sweet, comforting, and ready when you need it!

If I don't see you in person, have a wonderful, safe, and healthy holiday season for you and your loved ones!

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As winter settles in, warm up your tech skills with a new free course offering from the Learning Technology Center, Google Meet Basics. This frosty fun adventure will help you master online collaboration, perfect for cozy indoor days. Learn to set up meetings with Santa-like speed and manage participants like Rudolph guides the sleigh. So grab some cocoa and get ready to sleigh your virtual meetings – in a season where "frozen" usually means Elsa, troubleshooting skills are a gift that keeps giving! Also, get 0.75 hours of Illinois PDH credits in your stocking!

Feeling frostier than a snowman's nose this winter? Thaw out your spirits with NPR's Joy Generator, a treasure trove of mood-boosting activities that'll warm you up faster than a mug of hot cocoa in the teacher's lounge.

Challenge your students to see if they can recognize these "antiques" that used to be the best classroom presents in this Buzzfeed quiz!

By icicle.

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