I hope you had a great "virtual" week! I am, once again, reminded this week of how awesome each of you are. We really do have the most amazing people working at McKinley!
Get Up and Stretch!
We aren't use to this - sitting all day! Please don't forget to get up and move around throughout the day. Below are some stretches and movements to assist you. Click the picture to enlarge it.
- Make your space. (clean space, shower curtain backgrounds, school type things, etc.)
- Every five minutes, students should have another problem to solve or a way that they must engage.
- Ask students to pick a side and type it into the chat. Then you can call on students to explain why they chose what they did.
- Include interactive experiences like a teacher vs. students game. Here are some free games that work well. (Thanks Kate Seifert for sharing.)
- Engage students with relevant content and problems to solve.
- Mix information with stories.
- Use props when possible. Things that might not be funny in the classroom, are online.
- Hats, glasses, decorations, magnifying glass, a Husky stuffed animal, etc.
- Start and end with a burst of excitement!
- Fist bumps, virtual hugs, pom pom cheer, a kazoo, a noisemaker, a what’s in the box mystery, any realia, etc.
- Think of the videos kids watch on youtube. We become the content of their video; bring out your entertainer side!
Sources:
Sarah McGuire Special Services Supervisor and Virtual instructor, contracting with the largest global educational company since 2018
Privacy During Google Meet & Other Video Sessions
- Be cognizant of your students who “opted out” of media (especially if you are recording).
- If a student appears uncomfortable with video, you can let students know that it’s ok to turn off their webcam if they (or their family) would prefer.
- Know that families are also viewing these sessions.
- Talk to your students regularly about Digital Citizenship and review expectations.
We are doing a McKinley Cruise Through on Tuesday, April 21 from 6-6:30pm. Please park in the bus lane and be here around 5:50pm. We will hold up signs, cheer, give distance hugs, etc. This invite is for ALL staff - the kids would love to see you. Please consider joining us!
Please make a sign - or let us know if you need one. Your sign can say anything - "I Miss You!", "Mr. Kiel Loves His Students!", "Honk if you miss McKinley", "You are amazing!".
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Have a great weekend - enjoy the beautiful weather!
Stay healthy! - Justin
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