A frank discussion with Saskatchewan French language teacher Daniel Dion, where we dive into his experience with remote learning using Crowdmark, eventually ending with blended learning, and student engagement now that everyone gets a credit due to school closures.

TIMESTAMPS

0:33 Who is Daniel Dion?

2:18 How are you handling remote learning?

3:54 What platforms/apps is Daniel using to deliver his online classes?

7:37 Crowd mark (https://crowdmark.com/) A tool for online assessments and assignments

12:52 Do we need to modify the delivery method depending on the course content?

16:48 How to monitor student engagement

18:11 Insights tool in Microsoft Teams

19:43 Using Zoom to screen cast and record

20:36 Positive changes Daniel would like to continue to see moving forward in teaching

22:23 Potential for schools moving towards blended learning environments, and other changes brought about by school closures due to Corona Virus

24:15 School closure has allowed Daniel to work on online projects he never had time/need to try before

26:54 Take some risks and do something new, it’s now or never!