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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hello,

I am a DCPS teacher, in the event we are doing DL or even a hybrid, what would you like to see?

And please, no comments about how you'd like fully in person or your child's teacher did jack sh*t, it's not very conducive to creating a meaningful conversation.

This is what I have been doing so far:

1. Short video lessons adding to 30 minutes total, broken into 3 parts, so 10 min. each. (everyday)

2. A pre-recorded virtual story-time, with an interactive PDF of questions/comprehension- based on your child's level (weekly, may change to 2-3x a week for fall)

3. A whole group lesson 30 minutes (everyday) - generally social studies, science, or social emotional.

4. A small group lesson 45 minutes (in the fall I plan to do 1 hr). Groups are based on skills level. 3-5 students per group. (everyday)

5. ELA/Math Lesson that students complete on Google Slides or Powerpoint. (takes 30 min- 1hr)

6. 1 on 1 time during office hours, if requested by parent(s). (15 minutes per student/per day max)

7. Asking parents to have their child do iReady math and reading for 40 minutes. (20 minutes per subject) -Students can do this independently and are required to in order to get accurate results.

What I want to add in the fall:
*Printed work binder for each student, based on their level
*Printed task cards
*Interactive and individualized PDFs to promote self- learning

I already have a few things students can do independently but a lot of the feedback is parents have work and they can't always be their to monitor. Of course I can't eliminate theor new role as facilitator altogether but I want to lesson the stress.

I've received feedback from most my parents but I'd like to present to a wider audience to get more ideas. :-)

*If it was hybrid some of this would be tweaked, since I'd get to teach in person sometimes.

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What grade levels are you talking about in this case?? What works for my 6 year old is very different than what works for a 8, 10, 13+.[/quote]

she said Kinder and 1st[/quote]

In that case way too much sitting in front of a computer.  You have like 3-4+ hours on watching videos or doing computer based work.  And 30-60 minutes it too long to any one Learning Session sitting bin front of a computer watching a teacher talk.[/quote]

OP here. They are only 'required' to come to the 45 min small group lessons. The other things are for parents who want it. And the lessons aren't lecture styled, I think the students speak more than I do.

For the recorded lessons, I modeled it after some kids shows like Dora the Explorer or Super Why for example. I try to use gimmicks to entice them and ask questions, I'm not above using my poor cat in some cases lol.

Also all of the work except the google slides all my students can complete on their own, it's based on their level. I have students who can't yet type so they do multiple choice and literally just have to click and I can tell if they are just clicking based on how long it takes them to do each problem.

But I hear you, it is a lot of computer work, which is why I want to be able to make 'paper' based work for home. My issue is some of it will have to be parent facilitated. I will say though making training videos for parents proved really helpful. Whether it be on how to facilitate learning, use technology, or how to deal with a tantrum over doing work.

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