August 2020 Teacher Talk
Posted by Deann Marin of Socrates Lantern
It’s August Teacher Talk Time…..Hopefully you have a wonderful year whether you are physically in your classroom, using a hybrid model, or distance learning. We have so many great tips and ideas for you from awesome educators. Be sure to take a look at what everyone has to say.
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Qigong For Stress Relief and Well Being
By Deann Marin of Socrates Lantern
It’s the beginning of a new school year and boy have things changed. Some of you will be doing hybrid teaching, others will be in the classroom. If we’re to survive in this new world of ours, we need to deal with stress, discomfort, anxiety, tension, depression, fear about getting ill, anger, as well as physical and emotional pain.
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Getting the Most of Out of Distance Learning
By Kathie Yonemura of Tried and True Teaching Tools
This begins my 34th year of teaching. I did not yet own a personal computer in 1987, let alone have a computer in the classroom! Times have changed, yet effective teaching practices have not.
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Bitmoji Virtual Classrooms
By Retta London of Rainbow City Learning
Some thoughts on the bitmoji virtual classroom explosion. Will it work for you?
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A Retired Teacher’s COVID-19 Journey
By Renee Heiss of All American Teacher Tools
Read how I transformed from a purple ditto creating first year teacher to a retired teacher learning to create Bitmojis. It has been an interesting journey!
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By Gini Musmanno of Reading Spotlight
Is there a silver lining for teachers, parents, and students in the midst of all our significant pandemic afflictions? Perhaps, a few…
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Five Assumptions about Distance Learning-Why it’s Not Working for Every Child!
My husband and I have taught together for over 80 years. We continue to do so because we love what we do; however, we are very disturbed by the terms Virtual Learning or Distance Learning or On-Line Learning. Now don’t get the idea that because we are “old”, we don’t or can’t use technology. Technology is part of our lives, especially in our teaching, but when we hear Distance Learning, many people make assumptions that simply aren’t true.
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Tips for Sequencing When Reading and Writing
By Charlene Tess of Charlene Tess
Tips to help students with narrative writing.
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3-Tips for Distance Learning Classroom First Week Success
By Marcy Howe of It’s a Teacher Thing
Learn 3-essential tips for a successful return to your distance learning classroom. Help start your year with community building games and important tips to set a positive tone for the school year.
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CGI Mathematics A Research based Approach
By Lisa Robles of LisaTeachR’s Classroom
Let’s learn about CGI Mathematics A Research based Approach
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Tips for Remote Teaching
By Michelle Webb of Teaching Ideas for Those Who Love Teaching
7 tips to make remote teaching successful.
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TEACHER TALK IS BACK for the 2020-21 school year! Look for new posts from some of the best bloggers around on the third Sunday of every month! August posts are below!
