Samantha McBean

[Samantha McBean @SamMcBean24]

@Jneher2 I was actually surprised how much I liked doing reading groups online with small groups because there was no other classroom distractions! I didn’t have to manage the other 20 kids and could give the 4 my full attention!

[Samantha McBean @SamMcBean24]

@PJJarvis Yes! Teaching can feel very lonely and overwhelming if you don’t reach out to your colleagues. Collaboration is important!

[Samantha McBean @SamMcBean24]

@Kirksey_choir Agreed! I feel I am learning a lot now that I am the student and get to see the other perspective.

[Samantha McBean @SamMcBean24]

@SarahPipes17 Agreed! It was nice to see some of things I’m already doing align with it!

[Samantha McBean @SamMcBean24]

@HansaNarang17 I am a huge fan of breakout rooms with my first grades. Students really learn to problem solve and work together.

[Samantha McBean @SamMcBean24]

There are frameworks for the post secondary environment and for the K-12 online environment. However, I feel there should be a third framework for the elementary environment. Learning online is very different for a high school compared to a first grader. #643Sp21 #SPOResearch1

[Samantha McBean @SamMcBean24]

I like the table that provides a list of teacher practices from the study. It gives real example of things you could do in your classroom. #SPOResearch1 #643Sp21

[Samantha McBean @SamMcBean24]

“One difference is the increased need for online educators to monitor, facilitate, and troubleshoot student technology” this was one of my biggest struggles with first graders teaching virtually #643Sp21 #SPOResearch1

[Samantha McBean @SamMcBean24]

@innovative_inq That section sparked my interest too! Face to face you can have so much more flexible where online you have to have things created and ready and may not have that same flexibility.

[Samantha McBean @SamMcBean24]

I like the table that provides a list of teacher practices from the study. It gives real example of things you could do in your classroom. #SPOLResearch1 #643Sp21

[Samantha McBean @SamMcBean24]

@AmieByelich I have found showing my first graders pictures of me and my family and pets and sharing my life with them really helps build our connections. During virtual learning this would really help show your students you are real person behind the screen too.

[Samantha McBean @SamMcBean24]

@HansaNarang17 I love using FlipGrid with my students. it empowers and gives every student a voice.

[Samantha McBean @SamMcBean24]

@Kirksey_choir I would love to see that research as well. Especially for the younger students. There is such a fine line of too much technology with their developing brains. I would like to see how learning virtually effects them!

[Samantha McBean @SamMcBean24]

@PJJarvis That is also one of my teaching philosophies and during virtual the connections are even more important!

[Samantha McBean @SamMcBean24]

@lexi_mcphee Agreed! Students need to feel connected and supported to succeed.

[Samantha McBean @SamMcBean24]

“Social presence has emerged as a key factor in student satisfaction and success in online learning environments.” Teachers need time and training to develop a social presence. #643Sp21
#SPOL

[Samantha McBean @SamMcBean24]

“Four factors that construct social presence: affective connectedness, mutual attention and support, sense of community, and open communication.” #643Sp21 #SPOL

[Samantha McBean @SamMcBean24]

So many definitions of social presence! I would define it as the degree which a person seem real, connected, and supported in a virtual learning environment #SPOL #643Sp21

[Samantha McBean @SamMcBean24]

@AmandaD27557349 Yes I have noticed that too! It’s also nice to see how it is helping and experience it as a student.

[Samantha McBean @SamMcBean24]

@Mrs_S_Klee I agree! Making connections is so important to students learning.