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Bringing 21^st Century Skills to All Students

The New Virtual Classroom: Activities to Engage Your Students in Online Meetings

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Agenda

Housekeeping Items
Introduction - Kristen and Alex
Our Remote Learning Experience
Norms and Setting Expectations
Activities for Zoom and Google Meet
Themes
Resources
Q and A

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Housekeeping items

Everyone is on mute and your camera is off
Q & A

You can comment on one another’s questions and upvote

Use the chat to start a discussion!

Start a dialogue!
Ozobot staff members monitoring to help answer questions

Recommendation: follow along by going to: ozo.bot/ihx

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Alex Good

ahg16@scasd.org

General Education Teacher

Second Grade Teacher at State College Area SD
Pursuing Masters in Learning, Design, and Technology

Kristen Albright

Twitter: @AlbrightTeacher

National Board Certified Teacher
STEM Teacher at State College Area SD
Pennsylvania Board Association Innovative Teacher Award 2017
Ozobot Certified Educator

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Our Remote Learning Experience

Timeline
Resources
Challenges
Supports
Expectations
Structure and Routine

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Norms and Expectations

Numbered students or Google Slide with pictures for greeting
Selective use of mute button
Set norms ahead of time
Chat feature management
Breakout room management

Link to Zoom’s Best Practices

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Greetings and Check Ins

Meant to be quick and routine
Can be related to content
Everyone is welcomed, guests are introduced
Every student practices muting and unmuting
Allow social time for 10-15 minutes prior to meeting

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Sharing

Would you Rather Questions
Sharing Items
Headline News
Discuss feelings and concerns (check-in)

Link to Sharing Activities

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Activities

Maintains excitement and motivation
Can help to drive instruction
Practice for reading, writing, speaking skills
Allow students to choose the activity

Link to Activities List

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Daily Theme

Just like spirit days in school
Gives students something to look forward to
Builds sense of community even at a distance
Have students plan theme days

Link to Theme Day suggestions

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Additional Resources

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Questions or Comments?

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