Relationships, Distance Learning, Reducing Stress

Edutopia Resources

I am continually impressed and influenced by the resources that are provided by Edutopia and encourage you to check out the recent articles that they’ve provided.

• A Focus on Relationships When Students Aren’t Together – Building a strong classroom community is possible even during students’ asynchronous work time.
• Teaching Students to Self-Advocate During Distance Learning – Teachers are finding ways to gauge students’ understanding of lessons this year, and guiding them to ask for help is a crucial piece of the puzzle.
• Schools, Not Teachers, Must Reduce Stress and Burnout—Here’s How – Educators’ health and well-being should be prioritized in school culture; school leaders can help create the conditions for that. 
• Takeaways From Distance Learning – An instructional coach makes the case that “business as usual” will not be the right path once students return to traditional classrooms.
• How to Help Autistic Students Navigate a Turbulent School Year – Autistic students may need additional support to cope with the changing routines and shifts between distance and in-person learning.