Erin McDonough

Ambitious, innovated 5th grade teacher who is committed to lifelong learning 🍎

[Erin McDonough @msmcdonough17]

Proud of ALL of these hardworking students, especially one of my old babies!

[Joliet Schools 86 @JolietSD86]

Congratulations to our @DirksenD86 @GompersD86 @HuffordD86 and @WashingtonD86 students who auditioned and were selected to perform at the @ILMEA1 District 1 Honor Festival. The students will perform virtually on November 14th. #D86Hope

[Erin McDonough @msmcdonough17]

Incredible conversation!

[Educators for Students @Ed4Students]

Thank you to ALL who joined in the Back to School Panel! The thoughtful commentary from @MrCrim3 , @TroyCicero, Jon Gilmore, Yenny Munoz, and Abbey Kemph lead to an impactful conversation we hope to have in ALL schools! Watch the video here: https://t.co/cCZUeNeO1R

[Erin McDonough @msmcdonough17]

Our students deserve BETTER! Make sure you’re watching on Aug 22nd at 2pm as Educators for Students hosts a Back to School Panel: Understanding Race and Racism in Schools.

[Educators for Students @Ed4Students]

Educators for Students invites you to our virtual back-to-school community conversation on Sat., Aug.22, at 2pm. This one hour, virtual panel conversation will center around addressing the racial inequities that are present in our school systems. We hope you are able to tune in!

[Educators for Students @Ed4Students]

Attn: due to the high heat index...our march is now a rally! Please join us at 1:00 we rally together to show our BIPOC students, families and community members we see them, hear them and support them! Please respect social distancing. Bring sunscreen, water and your mask!

[Erin McDonough @msmcdonough17]

It’s time we start having these tough conversations. I cannot wait to take part!

[Educators for Students @Ed4Students]

Are you a parent, community member or fellow educator seeking social justice reforms in schools? Please join us Wednesday 7/15 @ 6:00 p.m. for our “Listening for Educational Change” Zoom meeting to engage in conversation.

[L @7eandra]

Those who have stayed inside, wore masks in public, and socially distanced during this entire pandemic are the same people who are used to doing the whole group project by themselves

[Erin McDonough @msmcdonough17]

@mrserinlocke @dbalayti @mrserinlocke Haha- Bitmoji for the win! Time consuming, but fun. Definitely a good thought to help engagement! Check out Pixton as well- students can make their own avatars and have autonomy in a not-autonomous time #USF681Sum

[Erin McDonough @msmcdonough17]

@mrserinlocke @dbalayti @mrserinlocke Screencastify was a HUGE saver! Many kids couldn't attend live sessions bc they care for siblings- so they would watch the videos, try activity, & message questions. Also helpful for shy students who weren't confident stopping meeting to ask a question. #USF681Sum

[Erin McDonough @msmcdonough17]

@mrserinlocke @dbalayti @mrserinlocke What are your thoughts on creating digital "centers" that students are working on, off-camera; while you work with a small group on camera? I did not venture into this during eLearning, but am considering trying the first week of summer school. Thoughts? #USF681Sum

[Erin McDonough @msmcdonough17]

@dbalayti Q3: Utilizing different online software/ apps allows teachers to monitor understanding and engagement (even if students can't attend online meeting session). edPuzzle, Quizizz, Socrative, HappyNumbers, Khan Academy, RAZ are all MUCH more fun than a GoogleForm! #USF681Sum

[Erin McDonough @msmcdonough17]

@mrserinlocke @dbalayti Hat is tipped K-2 teachers. There were times I wanted to pull my hair with 5th eLearning, couldn't have handled little ones! I'm teaching summer school (4th grade) and am nervous because students come from all over district (some schools rich w/ tech, some not so much) #USF681Sum

[Erin McDonough @msmcdonough17]

@mrserinlocke @dbalayti Thank you for the clarification. In our districts, students are given their own device in 6th grade, that they use until 8th grade; at which point it becomes theirs to keep. The local high school has students bring these devices to high school. #USF681Sum

[Erin McDonough @msmcdonough17]

@mrserinlocke @dbalayti Erin- You bring up a great point about having IT remotely troubleshoot and fix broken hardware. This is a new challenge to navigate, but one that needs to begin by July in order to assure student devices are ready to be used in August- virtually or IRL

[Erin McDonough @msmcdonough17]

@mrserinlocke @dbalayti Hi Erin-
Where devices always given to 8th graders as a "gift" or is this year the first time?

[Erin McDonough @msmcdonough17]

@dbalayti A1 (Part 2): Teachers have no been informed of a plan collecting devices.. students get to keep them in the summer and our admin will "keep us updated" when they "solidify" the collection plan #makesmenervous #USF681Sum

[Erin McDonough @msmcdonough17]

@dbalayti A1(Part 1): Hey everyone- Wanted to give Twitter a try! My district waited until Week 6 of eLearning to make devices available for all students, so for much of the time- I was only able to meet with 4-5 students consistently. When they all got devices, 16/ 19 students. #USF681Sum

[Illinois State Board of Education @ISBEnews]

So awesome! Teachers from @JolietSD86 plan to rally in support of their Black and African American students 1-3 p.m. June 13 at sites near each of the district's middle schools. "We want them to know that we see them and we hear them and we love them." https://t.co/sJ96LaXAq3

[Erin McDonough @msmcdonough17]

Come out and USE YOUR TEACHER VOICE!

[Educators for Students @Ed4Students]

Join us for our peaceful Educators for Students rally on June 13th! 1-3 p.m. at Midland and Jefferson.