Show summary:

In this episode, we discuss the topic of distance learning and how you can use icebreakers, games, and online tools to engage and build relationships with your students. Connecting with your students is vital in keeping them focused in your class and building classroom culture whether you are in person or conducting classes in a distance learning environment. In distance learning, the ability to go live with your students through tools like Zoom sets the stage for more interaction and building those relationships, but there are still ways to engage and facilitate high levels of involvement when unable to connect with your students live or in-person. Listen to the episode for details on these strategies and checkout the links from the show below.

Links from the show:

12 Ways to Boost Social-Emotional Learning with STEM blog post

50 Distance Learning Icebreakers & Games blog post

The STEM Space facebook group for educators

One Tired Teacher: A Podcast for Teachers by Trina Deboree

STEM Space At Home Videos

STEM Space At Home: Virus Protection Challenge with Texas Biomedical Research Institute

Intro to Coding: Distance Learning Activity Building a Robot Tool

Back to School Bundle: 50 Icebreaker Activities

Intro to STEM Bundle: 45 Icebreaker & Teamwork Activities

THE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTES: https://www.vivifystem.com/thestemspace/2020/7/9/3-building-relationships-with-distance-learning-icebreakers

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