Teachers, I see you. I see the hard work you are putting in trying to ensure that instruction is just the right combination of what students need. With the love and support you provide them when in – person. I
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Welcome to my Virtual Classroom!
I thought I was technology literate, but then the pandemic hit and I, like all teachers, had to make the transition to teaching online. Wow, was I in for a surprise. To successfully teach in a virtual setting, teachers need
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To Infinity and Beyond: The Power of Professional Learning Communities
My son, Brooks, discovered Buzz and Woody during the quarantine. I introduced him to the dynamic duo from the Toy Story movies. Since he found these two former enemies and now best friends, we have watched the movies on a
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“Get Out Of The Way”
Have you noticed some parents are too involved with their child’s learning? The ones that solve their problems, do their work, and give them answers? This has become increasingly apparent through distance learning, as some parents sit next to their
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How to get your Students to Stop Trolling
Ughhh, that was tough! That was all I could say as I wrapped up my second week of virtual teaching. The first few weeks have been nonstop: professional development, grade level collaboration, individual Zoom meetings with each student and their
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Fearless? Every Day’s a Test
Fearless. I used to feel fearless. Now my confidence is tested every day. Fearless. That’s how I like to perceive myself as an educator. Don’t get me wrong; I know I’m not 100% fearless. I’m quite certain I’ve exaggerated the
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A Different Journey
Aside from our flawless taste in beauty products, and our affinity for yellow diamonds, famed lyricist Rihanna and I have one more thing in common: “We found love in a hopeless place.” Anyone reading this blog needs no exposition nor
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Have You Thanked Your Tech Team Today?
I have worked harder in the past five months than I thought imaginable. I have asked those around me to do the same. It has been five months since the first time we were told we would need to close
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A Bird’s Eye View of Virtual Learning
8:27 a.m. Mrs. Gawlowski enters an empty classroom, frantically running to her computer. Her mask is falling off her face, and her glasses are foggy. Her hands are full of junk she insists on bringing with her every day, although
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