Transforming Virtual Learning Environments into Connected Communities

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These are resources for the presentation, Transforming Virtual Learning Environments into Connected Communities​. Click the slides to find that resource.
References
McIsaac, M. S., & Gunawardena, C. N. (2001). Distance Education. In D. H. Jonassen (Ed.), Handbook of Research for Educational Communications and Technology. Association for Educational Communications and Technology. Online article retrieved from http://members.aect.org/edtech/ed1/13/index.html
Terrell, S.S. (2020). Design Amazing Online Learning Experiences Quickly with These Choice Menu Templates. Teacher Reboot Camp. Online article retrieved from https://teacherrebootcamp.com/2020/05/gsuitetemplates/
Resources
  • Cultivate relationships 
  • Student virtual check-ins Teacherrebootcamp.com/virtualcheckins  
  • Flipgrid, Google Jamboard, Linoit, Padlet, Peardeck, Buncee, and Nearpod are amazing tools that work on nearly any device to engage students and ensure student voice.
  • Find tons of Brain Breaks here.
  • Make wellness and well-being a priority- ✔ Create your Zen ✔ Be active ✔ Take breaks ✔ Get some fresh air ✔ Model well-being for your students  
  • Establish routines and schedules
    • Slidesmania has several templates for schedules, calendars, and agendas
  • Take, remix, copy and share! 
    • ​Click this Wakelet to get copies of lesson plans and student choice menus to copy and edit as you wish! 
    • ​Click this Wakelet to create your Bitmoji Virtual Classroom! 
  • This is an emoji exit ticket from #UKEdchat. Find more emoji activities here.
  • Find the Growth Mindset Self-Talk for students, Permissions, and other social emotional learning visual posters to print and use for free here!
  • Find Bitmoji classroom resources here.
    • Use Vocaroo to record audio then upload your audio file and place in a Google Slide.
  • It takes a village to raise a child- ✔ Co-teach and collaborate ✔ Guest speakers ✔ Global classroom connections  ✔ Involve family members ✔ Invite parents ✔ Let the students teach ✔ Be a connected educator ✔ Remix, edit, share
  • Zen Design- ✔ K.I.SS Keep it short and simple ✔ Less is more ✔ Give meaningful choices ✔ Make it visually engaging ✔ Create clear and concise instructions ✔ Provide visual guides and tutorials  
  • Change your environment