Ideas, Activities and Resources for Bend-La Pine Schools
Engaging students through video sounds so simple, doesn’t it? That is until you think about the actual making of the video. Now you have to come up with the content and how you’re going to deliver it. What tools are Continue reading Engaging Students Through Video
Some of our most common questions lately have been centered around screen recording. The fact is, there are a lot of screen recording solutions that are useful for teaching. Although it is a great start to be comfortable with just Continue reading Photobooth, Quicktime, Screen Recording Oh My!
Before you roll your eyes at me and think to yourself, “Not another resource”, you’re going to want to take a look at this – especially if you work with elementary students, whether you’re a teacher or a parent. I Continue reading 30 Creative Activities for Kids
Limit the number of messages going out. A weekly summary of class lessons, assignments, etc. is better than a daily notice. Consider a calendar presentation, showing just what is expected when. Include all needed links on messages and assignment directions. Continue reading Communication and Remote Learning: Best Practices
Teams is a collaboration tool by Microsoft. It can be used for group chat, individual chat, file sharing, screen sharing and more. Since Teams is integrated with Microsoft 365, every Bend-La Pine Schools staff already has access to use it. Continue reading Microsoft Teams Collaboration
In times like these the person I go to for wisdom and reassurance is always…Maya Angelou. She lifts me up and helps we to remember what is important in life. Nothing will work unless you do. ~Maya Angelou This quote Continue reading If I were in your shoes…by Julie Walker
Dear Teachers, If I were in your shoes…first, I would take three deep breaths. This is all new and there are so many things to address, it’s worth the time it takes to do some prioritizing. Thinking of students and Continue reading If I were in your shoes…by Cate Hill
Teachers, I so deeply admire each of you and the way you are already rolling up your sleeves to take on this work! I also love watching how well we collaborate and work together in these challenging times. My greatest Continue reading If I were in your shoes…by Jenn Montoya