The DLC Blend

Show Notes - The most commonly discussed topic right now among teachers is how to engage their students in online learning.  This is a critical discussion but when it comes to the idea of engagement, we also have to consider how we are engaging our families. This episode features two WCPSS staff members that share their experiences and expertise about family engagement.

Researching and presenting information are critical skills that are included in the standards for just about every grade level. There are a variety of ways and tools that students can use to share information they've learned.  In this episode an ELA teacher and an AIG teacher share how they modified a traditional research report into an engaging documentary project.

Show Notes- Backchannel communications enable a parallel conversation to occur during a live presentation or as a way to communicate outside of live Google Meet meetings. This episode explores a teacher's experience with using backchannels with her students and the resources that are available to use for backchannel communication.

Show Notes - A frequent discussion in educator circles is how to engage students in learning, especially in a virtual environment.  There's talk of authenticity, collaboration, and even how to make it fun.  Engagement is a critical component to get buy-in from students but what lies beyond engagement?  In this episode we discuss the idea of student empowerment and what that looks like in the classroom.

Show Notes - During this time of comprehensive online learning, the number one question we have been hearing from teachers is how to engage students. In this episode we examine how personalized learning can encourage students to take a more active role in the classroom.

Show Notes- Student engagement looks very different when teachers are not in the same room as their students.  In this episode of Digital Learning, we get a teacher’s perspective about the strategies they use to engage students in an online environment.

Show Notes - This podcast episode features the discussion of using digital badges as a way of providing feedback to students.

Show Notes - John Spencer is our guest in this podcast episode about empowering students by providing them with flavorful feedback.

Show Notes- In this special episode of Digital Learning, the hosts of the WCPSS podcast Data Lit join us to discuss how to provide student voice and choice within assessments.  The DLCs, Barb Vinal and Jenny Conrad, then give an overview of how to use the rubric features in Google Classroom and Canvas.

Show Notes - This episode features 10 Digital Learning Coordinators discussing 10 applications that can be used for digital assessments. Access the show notes to vote for your favorite assessment app.