The 2019/20 school year is coming to a close and the CDC has released reopening guidelines for schools that make one thing clear:

Schools will not look the way we want this fall.

In this episode, we give ourselves permission to grieve as we feel this second wave of emotions. By exploring our own emotions and unpacking our visceral reactions, we realize that auditing our “nows” and “hows” are necessary to move forward. And, as often is the case, reflection clarifies intention. Pulling from sound instructional design, we talk about the importance of focusing on outcomes to slice through the clutter and simplify intent. This brings us an opportunity to invite a “guest” to the table and pour a glass to talk pedagogy and space.

Note: This episode is the second in a “back to school” series where we share ideas on starting a new school year with so many uncertainties.

Many of us are struggling with the uncertainty of what our next school year will look like. Moving to emergency remote teaching with learners we already knew is one thing, but how do we start the school year with new students? Regardless of how your school year starts, fully online or blended, trust us, there are plenty of ways to get to know your learners and establish teacher presence to let them know that you are with them on their learning journey. We are excited to share our ideas with you! #BetterTogether

Note: This episode is the first in a “back to school” series where we share strategies for starting a new school year in either a fully online or blended model.

We are huge advocates of empowering kids to be more self-directed and we also want to promote interdependence in our community of learners. In this episode, we share specific strategies for peer to peer learning online. Bonus: These strategies will save you time and make your life easier!

As parents and educators, we are often rushing in to rescue our kids/students. Now is the time to empower kids to be self-directed and interdependent. In this episode, we share tips for empowering kids to own their learning while building confidence and lifelong skills. Plus, we are tired. Seriously, could someone else do this for me?

In our first episode, recorded shortly after school closures, we talk about the sweet and sour of sheltering in place with our school-age children during COVID-19. We are giving ourselves permission to fail forward as educators and parents. It's all about grace, flexibility, and lots of patience. Plus we are better together!

Welcome to Lemonade Learning, a refreshing look at learning today.