Looking to practice using Zoom so you can still do hands-on activities with your students? Looking for resources for distance learning or to troubleshoot ideas with other educators?
Come for a virtual cup of tea to chat with MMSA staff about virtual learning and teaching as the COVID-19 pandemic has us all thinking about how to prepare for social distancing and what that means for in-school and out-of-school educators.
What questions do you have? We are happy to share what we have learned about what works and doesn’t in virtual professional learning and pedagogy. Come and join the conversation as we bring people together, network, and build solutions!
Tuesday 5/19 2:00 PM EST
Thursday 5/21 9 AM EST
Tuesday 5/26 2:00 PM EST
Thursday 5/28 9 AM EST
Tuesday 6/02 2:00 PM EST
Thursday 6/04 9 AM EST
Tuesday 6/09 2:00 PM EST
Thursday 6/11 9 AM EST
In the meantime, check out these resources:
Here are some videos from The ACRES Project at MMSA that showcase virtual collaboration from a real perspective:
- Video Conference Survival Guide Tips for participating in virtual learning experiences
- Beyond the Webinar
An article that was written by MMSA in 2019 that helps you imagine and work through how to virtualize your educational offerings - 5 Strategies for Engaging Virtual Workshops & Meetings
Development Without Limits, a partner of MMSA, has pulled together an easy-to-share info sheet that can be extended to parents and educators. - Comprehensive Guide to Educating Through Zoom
Zoom has extended this comprehensive resource that may be of interest to you as well. - Free online educational tools and resources
Our partners at Maine Science Teachers’ Association have shared this list of 130+ tools and resources. - Ideas for Remote Learning in Primary Grades & Upper Elementary Grades
Our partners at Maine Curriculum Leaders Association have extended these low-tech ideas.