Zoom Virtual Scavenger Hunt

We know that our students need an emotional connection to the classroom and content.  So...how do we create a community in an online environment? This is not an easy question.  Several weeks ago, I watched a teacher engage her students in a scavenger hunt on Zoom.  The teacher read a clue/riddle and then she called out, "3, 2, 1....go!"  Students ran throughout their houses looking for the answer to the riddle.  I created my own version (all-ages version).  I will be looking for more ways to create a classroom community. I would love for you to try this activity and share your experiences. 

Scavenger Link

Online Learning

July 9th, 2020

COVID-19 has transformed the educational landscape.  Virtual learning is new to most educators. Online meetings, small group instruction, project-based assignments are new territory.  Students need many soft skills in order to be successful with online learning (responsibility, compromise, positive flexible attitude, teamwork, communication skills, leadership skills, decision making, and more). My goal is to share resources that will help educators in a virtual setting.  

1.  Zoom Communication Posters: These posters help students (grades K-5) with teachers.  Students hold up 8 1/2 x 11 posters to get the attention of the virtual host.  Poster link.

2. Online meetings need to have clear expectations.  Virtual learning is new to students and the expectations will need to be taught.  Below is a photo of an example expectation poster.  Managing your Zoom settings (mute participants, breakout groups, private chat) will also help you establish expectations in an online environment.