Strategies and Resources for Struggling Learners
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Vicki Anderson
Instructional Technology Coach | Scottsdale, AZ
Tips on Viewing the Session
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G Suite & Chrome Login
Tip for Managing Multiple Accounts: If you have another Google account, use the “Manage People” feature so you can keep accounts separate but still switch easily between them.
“Apps Launcher” (waffle button or Rubik’s cube) - lets you access all of the Google apps services.
Setting Up
for Success
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Set Clear Expectations
Virtual Meeting Norms
Make your own!
Comfy Waiting Rooms & Breakouts
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Successful Breakout Rooms
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What to do about old Classroom posts:
Many teachers are struggling with students submitting work in Classroom long after the assignment has passed. Here are some best practices.
It also helps to ...
Late Work Submissions
Require students to use form and add to Google Classroom
COPY of late work submission form
Student Temperature Checks
Stress Check
I’m in a good space and can focus
Something is bothering me, but I can still focus
I can’t manage my emotions or behaviors right now
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Use this link to try the student-paced version!
Regarding struggling students, describe a perspective different from your own.
I am understanding this lesson.
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Temperature Checks with Emoji
Emoji Keyboards
Right-click
🙄 Find the Right Emoji 🤩
😃 Emojis - Chromebook
Right click in chrome to find emojis & symbols option
👋🏾 Emojis - Mac
ctrl+cmd+space on a Mac gets you an emoji menu!
👀 Emojis - Windows
Windows key + period
Here are some other great Emoji resources:
💪🏿 Copy Paste Character
https://copypastecharacter.com
👍 Emojipedia
https://emojipedia.org
Joy Pixels Chrome extension
Calling on Students (also great for engagement!)
Try it with Flippity.net
Student Selector
*This feature is only available on Android and iOS mobile devices.
Making Connections
Voice Feedback
Flipgrid empowers social learning in PreK to PhD classrooms around the world. Use video the way your students do.
Create a class video discussion for connected community.
Info for Families from Google & Global GEG
Synchronous Activities
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Quizizz
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Share
Play and share your files with others.
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Explore
Search or explore topics in the shared libraries.
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Save
Save quiz files to your own collection.
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Create
Make original polls, quizzes and more.
Play games and find pre-made quizzes on Quizizz! Students using Quizizz can see both questions and answers on their devices.
Flippity.net
Not just for names! Use for topics and more!
Random Name Picker
Use as a story starter or sentence builder
Randomizer
Use for matching terms and alt terms
Bingo
Do a live group Mad Lib
Mad Libs
Play a Jeopardy-style review game
Quiz Show
More Engagement Tools
Also try Prezi Video while teaching in Meet or Zoom!
Choose Your Own Adventure
GOOGLE FORMS:
GOOGLE SLIDES:
REASONS TO USE:
Collaborative Slides
Interactive Tools
bit.ly/struggleDL
EdPuzzle
Insert Learning
Kami (interactive PDFs)
More Tips & Tools
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Web Apps for Resources & Engagement
Drive Conversion Tricks
Video has no sound. Simple demonstration of taking an image or screenshot of a PDF and using formatted text placeholders to create a worksheet for students.
Engage with Templates & Interactives
Give students CHOICE.
Give students VOICE.
Keep well-being above all.
No need to reinvent the wheel. Use resources like these!
Theresa Wills - Where THERE’S A WILLS, there’s a way
Beth & Sarah - Templates for Teachers
Vicki’s Toolbox
(including one on graphic design)
EVALUATE THE SESSION!
Curious about other G Suite apps that work with Drive? Click on the image to visit this informational Google Drawing, explore my website, visit EdTech Team and sign up for more classes!
Vicki Anderson
Instructional Technology Coach | Scottsdale, AZ
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RESOURCES FOR STRUGGLING LEARNERS
Presenter: Vicki Anderson
Moderator: Cat Flippen
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