Ideas, Activities and Resources for Bend-La Pine Teachers
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
Well, we are about to embark into uncharted waters. No one knows for sure what this will look like and how long it will last. What I do know is that when our students look back on this years from Continue reading If I was in your shoes…by Gary Timms
Dear Teachers, First of all, I have to say that I feel inadequate even trying to walk in your shoes. I taught first grade and kindergarten long before all of these digital tools were even thought about, which I highly Continue reading If I were in your shoes…from Christie B
Dear Teachers, In the next few weeks, there will be several things that will be out of our control as professional educators. However, one thing that we can control is our daily schedule. Of course, all of us have a Continue reading If I were in your shoes…from Scott M