Restructuring Your Distance Learning Plans: The Messy Middle
For K12 Teachers Who Are Struggling to Get Students to Engage Online
The truth is… this is awful! You’ve done the work, planned the best you could, and gone above your usual 110% to create a nurturing, engaging learning environment at a time of total uncertainty. Then, when you get into your classroom (virtual, in-person, or both!), all set to hit it out of the park... all you hear is crickets.
The fact of the matter is, the first few weeks DO NOT go as planned. In fact, during those first weeks, it feels at times like you’re teaching into the abyss and that all the hard work and energy you put in has been for nothing.
But you are going to get past this. You’re going to CRUSH IT.
What will I learn?
How to Go Beyond Games & Chat
Games are great but they’re not sustainable and the chat feature is becoming a crutch that disincentivizes real conversation. Learn how you can inspire students to go from mute to lively dialogue.
Minimize Confusion with Streamlined Communication
Are you staying up past 9pm to answer frantic questions from students and parents? Learn how to set expectations and create an easy virtual hub for them to navigate.
Redefine your Virtual Classroom Culture & Routine
The rug has been pulled out from you AND your students. Provide structure by exploring routines, why they’re important, and which ones work.
Take Another Look at Tools
Discover hassle-free tools other teachers swear by and learn what REALLY works for your virtual classroom, your students' capabilities, and more!
"The middle is messy. But it's also where the magic happens."
- Brene Brown
Meet Your Host
Melissa Barry is committed to creating an engaging classroom on and offline. With over 17 years of instructional leadership and teaching experience, Melissa believes that student success is built from creating meaningful relationships. Currently an English teacher for Carlsbad Unified School District, Melissa is working with teachers in her district to create robust, engaging learning environments. Melissa is a former speech and debate coach, ASB director, and is currently the Link Crew Coordinator at her site. She believes that passion, creativity, and a willingness to take risks, builds culture in any learning environment.