This week was totally unplanned! We did not anticipate or plan to talk about the return to school, but since it is sounding more and more like a full/normal return to school, we thought it would be a good idea to share our thoughts, reflections and also some of our ideas for how to prepare for the school year.

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We share some thoughts on:

• Exposure for students to tech/building community first
• Using Jamboard for getting to know you activities
• Devices - 1:1 vs BYOD, ensuring all students have one
• No share policies - no common supplies can be shared
• Chromebooks - reshuffling/inventory
• Tech tools for staff - wacom tablets for example
• Common spaces issues - cafeteria, library, etc
• Library spaces - engage kids online; online tutorials for staff and students; centre for school community; badge system for learning - students, and perhaps staff as well! Students: google search, plagiarism, databases; THEN tools (GSuite) - prizes (swag? badges?)
• Google Certification for teachers
• Pandemic paralysis - the struggle is real!
• Use your PLN!

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Our Best Tips for Preparing For the New School Year

• Tip 1: Flipped Classroom regardless of format
• Tip 2: Intro Unit on your LMS
• Tip 3: Teachers are people, too!
• Tip 4: BreakOutEDU for Brightspace
• Tip 5: Self Care is Important

Resources

• BreakOutEDU
• EdPuzzle - Flipped Classroom Certification
• Flip Learning - A community resource
• Ontario Teacher's Federation - Teacher Wellbeing resource
• 10 Mental Health Tips for Teachers During COVID-19
• Check out even more resources on our website: EduGals.com/13

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