There are so many discussion tech tools available to teachers these days! Parlay, Jamboard, Back Channel, Voxer and even Google Slides and Docs can be used to facilitate discussions among students virtually. But, what always gets me thinking is...these tools are great, but how do we get students to actually have meaningful conversations with each other? You know what I’m talking about, a real conversation...not the fake kind, where everyone is trying to compete to impress the teacher and … [Read more...] about 15 Ways to Engage Students in Meaningful Discussions in Person and Online
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How to Teach Reading and Writing Workshop from a Distance
Amanda Write Now · How To Teach Reading And Writing Workshop From A Distance Many teachers are wondering, can I still teach reading and writing workshop from a distance? The quick answer is... absolutely! Whether you want to admit it or not, the current state of the world requires we simplify what we normally do. This is exactly why we should continue doing workshop... I've been arguing for years that workshop makes teaching simple! At this point, you might be thinking, … [Read more...] about How to Teach Reading and Writing Workshop from a Distance
Distance Learning Community Building Activities for Middle and High School
Amanda Write Now · 15 Community Building Distance Learning Activities Middle Schoolers Will LOVE! Students in our class need to feel that their unique voices, opinions, and experiences matter. In this article, you'll get inspiration and ideas for distance learning community building activities for middle school and high school students. We can do this by giving them opportunities to share their personal lives, interests, passions, fears, hurts, mistakes, happy places, funny moments, and … [Read more...] about Distance Learning Community Building Activities for Middle and High School