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I’ve been working on an online course called the

Here's a sneak peek into my virtual lessons from t

Here's a sneak peek into my virtual lessons from this past year. But let me explain! I wore normal clothes during most of the lessons, really! But when it was time for breakout sessions, I pulled on a costume and joined each group and eavesdropped until they noticed me 😂 . They usually saw me right away and laughed but when they didn’t, it was pretty funny (to me).
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Why did I do this, you ask?
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1. It made my students smile and look forward to class. And it cracked me up. Mostly because it cracked me up.
2. It let me go uncover (Devito incognito) and spy on their conversations. Okay, maybe not since they always spotted me right away 😆
3. Students who missed class were given the opportunity to earn attendance by watching the recording and taking a makeup quiz. What I wore in the breakout session was always one of the questions.
4. It was just FUN. It didn’t take any time away from the lesson and helped us connect through laughter. So why not?
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What did you do in your virtual lessons to keep things fun? I’m looking forward to getting back to teaching in person, but there are few things about remote teaching that I’ll miss. How about you?

Can I just say how much I'm loving this warmer wea

Can I just say how much I'm loving this warmer weather? Feels like we're coming out of hibernation! But with warmer weather brings ALL the soccer events... which means I'm hanging out in parking lots during the practices and clinics that are too far to drive back and forth for. That also means I have a bored kid to entertain while the other one plays soccer. Add to that the fact that their practices take place in like BLACK HOLES or something because Wi-Fi just isn't a thing at their fields. 🪐
Anyway. Today, we brought along this book, "B is for Breathe" by @author_melissaboyd. And listen, I like me a good children's book, but this one... You NEED it in your calm corner. It lists self-regulation techniques from A to Z and it's seriously so good. Perfect to reinforce healthy coping skills and simple enough for kids to grasp. And we could all use some healthy coping skills lately, amirite?

Please and thank you. I'm not going to make a long

Please and thank you. I'm not going to make a long rambling caption about how rough 2020 was, or my hopes and goals for 2021. I'll keep it simple. I'm ready for a year that doesn't isn't awful. Keeping my expectations low here. Can we get that much? Who's with me?

This kid right here. Let's just say he's been thro

2020 has been the year of learning opportunities.

2020 has been the year of learning opportunities. Through the tech problems, limited connections (literally and figuratively), and other challenges, we've learned how to cope and move through it all together. I'm honored to be recognized by Brookdale College as an Outstanding Adjunct Instructor. I'm thankful for my wonderful students who have shown up every week to learn. As future teachers, they've made me so proud and it's a pleasure to help them on their path to become effective teachers. After all, the best teachers are lifelong learners. I'd also like to thank the filters for making this photo possible. In all seriousness, I'm thankful that this semester pushed me out of my comfort zone. There's no room for growth in our own comfort zones, so I'm grateful for all of the learning opportunities 🌱

So this is what class Halloween parties look like

So this is what class Halloween parties look like in 2020. What are your kids doing for Halloween this year? Any fun ideas?

When I tell you things have been CRAZY around here

When I tell you things have been CRAZY around here, know that I am not kidding 😜. Halloween's 4 days away and I just brought the fall decorations down today. Hey, we made it! Our yearly Halloween tradition is to glue googly eyes on ALL the things 👀. Those ugly gourds that no one likes? I love them because they make the cutest little creatures! Are you doing anything fun for Halloween this year? 🎃

This year, it's not about being perfect. It's abou

This year, it's not about being perfect. It's about making connections, even when students have their cameras off. It's about trying me things... new technology, new apps, new virtual activities, new EVERYTHING. It's about stepping out of our comfort zones and onto camera to support our students. It's about encouraging student engagement through a screen. It's about finding new ways to do the things we always did.
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This year, we're in survival mode, dealing with Wi-Fi issues, tech problems, and not having the right wire to use dual screens (tell me HOW, out of ALL the wires I've hung onto all these years, that NONE of them are what I need? Anyone else have a drawer full of random wires that you're keeping "just in case?" Still waiting for the day I use them. Never throwing them away). Let's give ourselves some grace while we do our best. Any other teachers out there just trying to figure it all out? "Thumbs up if you're with me."

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