Ms. McLain

Social Studies Instructional Coach at Annandale High School, FCPS, Millersville University alum, Liverpool Hope University alum

[Ms. McLain @mclain_ms]

Well @Glasgow, it’s been a great 7 years! I’m excited for my next chapter teaching civics at @LongfellowFCPS! Have a great summer! #ssteacher

[Ms. McLain @mclain_ms]

History 7 students categorized pictures from the Cold War that related to the books they are reading. It was great to see the different ways they categorized the pictures. Thanks @malnsol @monishablair for the activity!! @GlasgowMS #GMS #SuspectRed #Walls

[Ms. McLain @mclain_ms]

The History 7 team is ready for another school year! We can’t wait to dive in and meet our students! #GMSonevoice @GlasgowMS

[Ms. McLain @mclain_ms]

@teachforthem @GlasgowMS @AnnandaleAtoms Ah!! We will miss you!! 💕

[Ms. McLain @mclain_ms]

@jeniva_miller @GlasgowMS There are so many! What is the fruitiest subject in school? - History because it’s full of dates! 😂

[Ms. McLain @mclain_ms]

Lately, my 5th period is into sharing jokes and it’s literally the highlight of my day. We could all use more laughter in these last few weeks! @GlasgowMS

[Ms. McLain @mclain_ms]

I’ve been making ten second birthday videos for my students and schedule them to post on GC on the day of their birthday. The amount of thank you messages back breaks my heart! Kids think their birthdays are forgotten in this virtual world. @GlasgowMS #gmsbelieves

[Ms. McLain @mclain_ms]

I hope my students are ready for my cringe-worthy birthday videos! 🥳 👩🏼‍🏫 @GlasgowMS #gmsbelieves #virtualbirthdayshoutout

[Ms. McLain @mclain_ms]

@kathy_laf @teacherMsVestal Already saved it 😂

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@Mrs_SaRoddey I had it muted because he is SO loud when he makes his lunch 😂 but I told them after and they thought it was the funniest thing in the world. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[Ms. McLain @mclain_ms]

Me to a student: “If you need to use the restroom, go ahead!”

My husband with his head in the refrigerator: “No thanks, I’m good.”

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#virtualteaching #workingfromhome #desperatelyneedabreak

[Ms. McLain @mclain_ms]

@MrsMobeMob, remember that time in class when I thought you responded, but it was a student who set his profile picture to yours? 🤦🏼‍♀️😂 It was great to have you back in class! I miss my other teaching half! #virtuallearningproblems

[Ms. McLain @mclain_ms]

@ProfesoraRadek I’ve been doing this too! The students have a lot to say!

[Ms. McLain @mclain_ms]

Something to think about as this first quarter comes to a close.

[Ms. McLain @mclain_ms]

Make students more comfortable using cameras so I can see them. Ow, my heart. ❤️ #gmsbelieves #communitybuilding #virtuallearning @GlasgowMS

[Ms. McLain @mclain_ms]

I had a dream last night that we went back to school and I didn’t know any of my students because I never saw their faces in virtual learning. When I shared that with my class this morning, some students started turning cameras on and giving me suggestions on how to ...

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Tips to help teachers alleviate stress:
* Organize by priorities not everything is urgent.
*Strategically plan when assignments are due.
* Don't overload. (grade a few papers each day, not all at once.)
*Set personal time & stick to it!
* it’s ok to say no sometimes
What else?

[Ms. McLain @mclain_ms]

3/3 Goal: Be more transparent with students (good feedback takes some time for me to create) and set boundaries (it’s okay if it isn’t perfect). Teachers, take care of yourselves. #distancelearning

[Ms. McLain @mclain_ms]

1/3 Virtual teaching brings up a lot of emotions. Excitement: Tried something new! Made video feedback for students! I began with one class to see if it was worth the extra effort and I am blown away! They LOVED it! (Especially when Rocky made an appearance 🐶)

[Ms. McLain @mclain_ms]

2/3 Exhaustion: I put so much effort into lessons, feedback, and building community with my students. I know they benefit from it but I am constantly tired. Is this sustainable?