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This blog is in the process of being updated.... I am pulling it out of the dust as a place to house more how to's for the coming weeks. 

Here are your top 3 things to know:

  1. Setup a communication system with your students that everyone can use. Examples are: 
    • Phone: simple phone calls to and from students and parents. Don't want to use your personal number? Create a Google Voice number. Also allows for text messaging. FREE 
    • Google Hangouts: Instant messaging with a google account, audio conferencing or video conferencing.  FREE
    • Zoom: Free web conferencing tool for video, audio or white board teaching. FREE with limits. 
  2. Setup a way for you to give lessons, and send and receive assignments. Examples are: 
    • Use a lite Learning Management System, like Google Classroom or Schoology.
    • Avoid using your email as it will get quickly cluttered and disorganized. 
    • Be bold and ask for help to set-up a FREE Canvas course. (Contact me I am happy to help) 
  3. Record simple 2-3 min audio and powerpoint lessons using Quicktime, which is already on your Mac Computer. 

MOST IMPORTANT THIING
Communicate DAILY with your students! 
Give them lots, and lots of feedback on their learning. 


If you are not sure how to do these things, ASK! 
I will continue to post short blog entries to provide how to's and suggestions as needed. 

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