Rapid changes
I don’t know about you but ideas continue to fly into my email box on how best to do “school” at this time. I trust and value some resources more than others, sometimes depending on the source. Edutopia from the George Lucas Educational Foundation provides thought provoking and action packed articles, many times written by practicing educators. When I see that, it’s a 5 Star resource. Below are links to articles sent by Edutopia that contain valuable teaching strategies. Most of them include addressing the social and emotional learning needs of students. Even though not all are not specific to arts education they can be adapted and I hope you find at least one useful. You can sign up to receive Edutopia emails by going to their website.
- Teaching Drama in Distance Learning written by Shana Bestock. Shana provides tips for transferring practices to virtual spaces, how to dig deeper with students, create community, and reminds us that how in uncertain times the arts helps us embrace uncertainty and foster resilience.
- Engaging Middle and High School Students in Virtual Instruction With the Camera Off written by Katie Seltzer. Katie reviews several ideas on engaging students virtually. Making video optional, working in small groups, providing choice, using multiple platforms to foster engagement.
- 3 Participation Strategies for Live Video Instruction in Grades 3 to 12 written by Monica Burns. Monica includes three ideas that may even involve the reluctant learners. Using a poll, the chat window, and word clouds.
- How to Help Middle School Students Learn to Work Independently written by Ryan Steinbach. Learners at home might be juggling so much more than if they were in simply going to school each day. To work around other responsibilities they have will require helping to guide each one towards independent learning. Ryan believes its all about “self-pacing” and provides information on how to support learners.
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