Learning in a Virtual Environment
Sneak Peak of Future Webinars
- Techniques for Teaching Mathematics in a Virtual Environment – Dr. Betti Kreye
- Parents Providing Support for their Child/Children in Mathematics in a Virtual Environment—Dr. Betti Kreye
- School Law Update—COVID 19 Legal Issues in Schools—Dr. David Alexander
- Effective Strategies for Teaching Physical Education Virtually
- Important Techniques for Staying Connected to your Students
- How to Evaluate a Poor Performing Student
- Effective Strategies for Keeping Kids Engaged during Virtual Learning
- Inclusion and Diversity
Past Sessions
Techniques for Reading Instruction K-3 in a Virtual Environment with Heidi Mesmer
September 15, 22, 29 and October 6, 2020 4:00-5:00 pm
Great teachers can teach anywhere, anytime but teaching beginning readers virtually comes with its own set of challenges (and advantages!). Come to this 4-part virtual series to explore specific practices and techniques for engaging young readers in phonics/word work and oral reading.
Session Videos and Materials
Techniques for Beginning Reading Instruction in a Virtual Environment (K-2) – Session 1 PowerPoint
Session 2 Video
Techniques for Beginning Reading Instruction in a Virtual Environment (K-2) Session 2 PowerPoint
Session 3 Video
Parents’ Supporting Their Child/Children’s K-3 Learning in a Virtual Environment–Rachelle Keuhl
September 22, 29, October 6 and 13, 2020 6:00-7:00 pm
This program will follow the same format of four sessions over a four-week span to support parents in their quest to help their child learn to read and continue their reading learning experience in a virtual environment.
Session Videos and Materials
Session 1 Videos and Materials
Helping Your Beginning Reader at Home PowerPoint
Uppercase Letter Names
Elkonin Boxes
Phonemic Awareness Game
ABC Bingo
Session 1 Letters and Sound Handout
Memory Game Uppercase Lowercase Matching
Session 2 Video
Session 3 Video
Session 4 Video
Virtual Learning for Special Needs Children—Laura Nunley
Thursday, October 1 4:00-5:00 pm
This program will work with special needs teachers, aides and parents to develop strategies and techniques for continuing services to special needs children during this pandemic. This program will be delivered October 1, 2020 from 4:00-5:00 pm if funding is available.
Presentation for Virtual Learning for Special Education
Parents of Special Needs Students – Laura Nunley
Thursday—October 1 – 6:00-7:00 pm
This program is for parents of special needs children K-12 who are in a virtual environment.
Presentation for Virtual Learning Tips for Parents of Special Education Students
Techniques for Teaching Science Labs in a Virtual Environment—Dr. Amanda Blankenship
Tuesday, October 20 4:00-5:00 pm
We will offer a workshop for Science Lab Teachers Grades 8-12. Teachers will learn how to become comfortable demonstrating lab experiments in the virtual environment. They will need to develop strategies and safe measures for students to perform lab experiments at home.
Strategies for Teaching Physical Education Virtually—Beth Delp
Tuesday, October 20 — 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Making the most of Virtual Physical Education
Virginia Public Schools require all students to receive health and physical education instruction at all instructional levels in K-10. But how can you conduct an effective health and physical education instruction program virtually? This workshop will provide you strategies, ideas and resources designed to help you continue to provide high-quality, standards-based lessons despite teaching virtually during COVID-19. You will also be given an opportunity to share best practices along with any virtual resources, apps, and lesson plans that you have found helpful.
Professional Development Workshop for Coaches –Dr. Stefan Duma
Thursday October 22 — 5:30-6:30 pm
Dr. Duma will provide a virtual professional development program for all coaches in southwest Virginia on Safety, Helmets, Face Shields and other topics about safety for athletes and their involvement in sports during COVID 19.
Hybrid or Virtual? Why Technology Skills Matter in Today’s Classroom —Heather Askea
Tuesdays, October 27 and November 3 4:00-5:00 pm
Session 1: This session will cover the essential technology tools and skills needed for those who are new or do not feel prepared for virtual learning. This group will start with basics and become comfortable using technology and delivering instruction virtually.
Session 2: This program will serve teachers who began virtual teaching last year but are still uncomfortable with technology. This program will help these teachers develop lesson plans, visual aids, etc. that will help kids in the learning process. Teachers from Session 1 may also join Session 2 to build on strategies and techniques along with their peers.
Session 1 Video and Materials
Session 1 Materials
PowerPoint Presentation
Session 2 Video and Materials
Teaching via Zoom—Groups, Individuals and Labs—Heather Askea
Tuesday, November 10 4:00-5:00 pm
Learn creative and fun ways to engage your students for learning via Zoom for whole group, individual or small groups, and labs. This program would build confidence in individual and groups of teachers as they teach labs via zoom
Session Materials
Resources
Important Techniques for Staying Connected to Your Students in a Virtual Environment
When: Nov 12, 2020 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Resources
Techniques for Teaching Reading in a Virtual Environment Grades 4-7—Nancy Bradley and Donna Foglesong
This program will assist teachers, Grades 4-7, adapt new strategies and techniques for teaching reading in a virtual environment. (This program will not include a parent component.)
Session 1 Video
Session 2 Video
Session 3 Video
Session 4 Video
Jane Carter and Amy Compton will present “Adapting Science Labs & Activities in 2020 – a COVID 19 Safe and Remote Friendly Response.”
Resources
CHEM Experiment
Workshop slides, etc.