Media, from video games and commercials to movies and social media, has an enormous influence on students’ behavior, thoughts, and health and well being. Educators see its impact every day in the classroom. How do we teach our students to become knowledgeable and responsible consumers and creators of media in today’s digital world?
Watch this on-demand webinar with Dr. Monica Burns, EdTech Consultant and Founder of ClassTechTips.com and Heather Inyart, Executive Director for Media Power Youth
The Goal of the podcast is to:
A) Showcase some of the cool stuff teachers are doing and hopefully inspire the listeners to try new things or reflect on their practice in a new way
B) Make Listeners feel less alone in their journey of improvement as teachers who are doing amazing things share their not-so-amazing moments
As part of its mission to advance excellent teaching in American schools, Annenberg Learner funds and distributes educational video programs – with coordinated online and print materials – for the professional development of K-12 teachers. Many programs are also intended for students in the classroom and viewers at home, with videos that exemplify excellent teaching. Annenberg Learner also partners with impactful organizations to provide other means of achieving this goal. As part of the Annenberg Foundation, Learner supports the Foundation’s mission to encourage the development of more effective ways to share ideas and knowledge.
The teacher page features a two-week family engagement plan, complete with daily messages to parents. We’re also offering free virtual PDs and PLCs, led by teachers, for teachers. These will prepare teachers to lead Family-Educator Learning Accelerators, or FELAs, which are 5-10 week cycles during which teachers and parents share a game plan to help children reach reading goals. Can you think of a better way to support learning amidst school closures?
Resource List for Parents and Teachers as well as Teacher Development Resources for English Language Learners
One hour webinar by Robert Kaplinsky about reconsidering Worksheets for Elementary Students.
Coronavirus: Maintaining Healthy School Communities and Moving to Online Learning
Coronavirus: Teaching Complex Current Events and Supporting Student Well-Being
To help more, I have been doing free, virtual workshops for teachers, students, and parents every day. If you and your colleagues need help planning a virtual lesson, I am available for a 30-minute session via Zoom. If you want me to model a lesson with your students or work with your parents, I can do that too. We are currently scheduling 30-minute, virtual Math MEETup sessions during the last 3 weeks of April. Our country needs teachers now more than ever. Tammy and I are here to help. You can find information at gregtangmath.com/virtual.