Your Best is Good Enough. These are Not Normal Times.
Kaitlin reflects on continued virtual teaching during these wild pandemic times.
1 Dec 202010min
Transitioning from Hybrid to 100% Virtual Learning
I share some reflections on my transition from hybrid teaching (in person and online) to 100% virtual learning and changes I will make when we go back to hybrid.
21 Okt 20209min
Helping My Students Listen with Graphic Organizers
I've found using graphic organizers of having students take notes during input time can really help then listen better and understand more!
7 Okt 20207min
Getting Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable
Kaitlin shares about some of her experiences so far while trying to make her curriculum more culturally responsive, equitable, and representative of ALL races and cultures.
3 Okt 202011min
4. What? How?: Write & Discuss
I explain how to do write and discuss and share some tips I learned to make this strategy successful!
25 Sep 202015min
Extending and Using Write & Discuss as a Bailout Move
I share with you how write and discuss saved my sanity and some ideas for extending the text if you have a little too much time left in class.
24 Sep 20209min
3.5 Weeks in and Things are Getting Better!
I give you an update on my school year as well as share what's working well for me using the Stepping Stones/Curriculum Club materials.
24 Sep 202013min
This is not sustainable. I'm not okay, but I will be.
Warning: this is mostly an episode of me crying and sharing my heart about how difficult the year has been so far and how burnt out I'm already feeling. Yes, even on day 3.
2 Sep 20209min
