Claim, evidence, and reasoning aided 4th graders at Sheridan School in a “Missing Candy Mystery” simulation. Their detective skills and convincing argumentative writing helped them identify the culprit and recover the goods. @District_87#itsgreattobeind87
Fabulous author @swfoley promotes his short story collection contest. Trust me, you will actually laugh, cry, and fume. Get in on the action! Read it! Love it!
24-HOUR CONTEST! Want a copy of Happy, Sad, Funny, Mad? Comment "I want to win!" and be entered for a drawing. Five winners total! Winners must live in continental US. If you win, you'll be notified as a reply. Then DM me your preferred address. Contest ends at 8:00 p.m. on 2/6.
5th grade classrooms at Sheridan were lit up this week for Glow Day! 💡
Students practiced math by playing glow Jenga & tic tac toe. They also experimented with the effect of temperature on glow sticks. D87 educators are great at using fun techniques to keep students engaged!
#T21Con is almost here! We're just over two weeks away from this FREE, hands-on edtech conference on September 24. Check out all the great sessions we have planned for you this year and get registered soon, #EdBirds!
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@Ilaea@NAEA@ArtsAllianceIL@ISBEnews Monica is a rockstar! Her passion for students, art, collaboration, and community inspires us all. I'm continually impressed with her events and projects. Monica's students and colleagues are quite lucky. 🍀
It's my 1 year anniversary on Duolingo learning Spanish. Daily lessons, humorous stories, motivational leagues. 365 days strong! You're never too old to try something new. Go for it!
Biking the perimeter of Mackinac Island was an absolute blast. No cars are allowed on the island, so almost everyone travels by foot, bike, or horse. Pic by @MrsFoley123
Remote Learning Engagement: Make a one-page template for this "Have You Ever . . . ?" brain break and duplicate. Change the questions, images, and physical actions. Once you have 10, copy that set so you only need to alter the questions and pics for next time. #remoteteaching
Remote Learning Engagement: Give them what they want--funny gifs! During a brain break, kids want to have a good time, be silly, and move around. Find some inspiration at https://t.co/HTGEObzIE1 and create your own imitation game. @District_87#remoteteaching#remotelearning
Students in the Australian outback live hours from the nearest school building. "School of the Air" has provided remote learning since 1951. In those days it was one or two-way radio communication for instruction. 📷Queensland State Archives | Public Domain | WikiCommons | 1960
Remote Learning Engagement: What does it mean to pay attention? Teach students the body language needed to be attentive and active participants in their learning. SLANT! These actions communicate interest and show respect to speakers. @District_87#remoteteaching#remotelearning
Remote Learning Organization: Check out https://t.co/nRX2S682Q8. The most useful digital tools are available on one screen including dice, random name selector, timer, text, draw, work symbols, clock, and calendar. More options with paid version. @District_87#remoteteaching
Remote Learning Engagement: Need random selectors for your classroom? Check out https://t.co/punsHpaut3 for several free options. Enter data or images to personalize it. Save lists. Embed in a website or PowerPoint. Happy spinning! @District_87#remoteteaching#remotelearning
Remote Learning Organization: While topics help organize Google Classroom, free visuals from https://t.co/c70ryp8vGS add even more clarity. Simply copy and paste. Categorize your GC topics by subjects, units, or weeks. 😀💻👍 @GoogleForEdu@District_87#remoteteaching
Remote Learning Tech Tips: Trying to get the teacher's attention during a lesson can feel awkward. But with @zoom_us's nonverbal feedback icons, student can quietly signal a need with the "Raise Hand" option. Use "Yes" and "No" for quick whole-class responses. #remoteteaching