One recurring topic in these COVID-19 times is, what trends in education we will see continue in virtual learning. In my writing, A Love of Learning, I discuss the forward-facing trends in teaching and learning. Below are some of the highlights of my thought-piece.
Virtual Learning is:
- An opportunity to teach and learn together, building agency differently
- Establishing a structure for awareness of expectation and availability
- A methodology that requires teacher and student agility
- A way to always stay connected
- An example of authentic technology and a way to stay mobile
- A new normal of teaching alongside
Please give it a read! If my thoughts generate any ideas, questions, or concerns, please reach out. I'd love to have more community thought partners around virtual schooling. This is the last in a three-part series. Thank you for reading, I have loved hearing your thoughts!
EAL Shout-out!
As we bring the 2019-20 school year to a close, parents might be asking… How can my student maintain the significant English language progress s/he has made this year? Here are some suggestions:
- Read, read, read! This can be approached in various ways:1) read a book in the L1 and talk about it in English, 2) read a book in English and talk about it in L1, or 3) read an English book and talk about it in English.
- Sing English karaoke songs!
- Watch TV or movies in English with subtitles.
- Create a list of language cognates and “false friends”.
- Join an English book club.
- Read a piece of fiction in both languages, then complete a Venn Diagram to compare & contrast.
- Research historical events in multiple languages. Then ask yourself: What’s the same? What’s different?
All that being said, it is important to remember, the stronger a student’s L1 is, the easier it is for him/her to learn a second language. Home is the best place for L1 support. It would be wonderful if all homes have a variety of L1 books, magazines, music, etc. around the house.
Stay safe. Stay healthy. Stay happy. Drop me a line if I can help with anything!
Peace-
Sarah
ssarah@aischennai.org
EAL Strategy Talks…
…are completed! So many thanks to those who attended and learned from each other. Feel free to download and use these links as needed. And, as always, if you have any questions, I’m just an email away.
Professional Learning and Development
To make it easier for you to update your individual Professional Development and Learning Transcript, see the LINK HERE for a complete list of 2019-2020 AISC Professional Learning and Development Opportunities.
Follow these step to have an individualized, signed AISC PLD Transcript:
- Make a copy of the 2019-2020 AISC PLD Opportunities
- Individualize the list including which of the AISC PDL events in which you specifically participated
- Include the number of hours per event. Example: Adaptive Schools--40 HOURS
- Share it with me with your name on the list
- I will have it printed on letterhead, stamped, and signed
- You pick it up at the DTL Office
This is a great way to stay up to date on your continuing education recertification hours. Please submit all requests for transcripts by 8:00 AM on June 1 for a signature. Those received after June 1, can pick up transcripts at the start of next year.
Professional Growth and Evaluation Deadlines
See above statement for modified Spring 2020 PG & E update
Professional Learning Opportunities
Global Online Academy DESIGN BOOTCAMP June 15 - 19, 2020 Interested? complete this indication of interest by May 11. Deadline Extended until May 29! This is an invitation to participate, not an expectation.
There are other courses free (to member schools like AISC) GOA courses! Sign up here!
The Second Language Digital Literacies Symposium (L2DL), hosted by the University of Arizona and their Center for Educational Resources in Culture, Language and Literacy (CERCLL) is accepting proposals for presentation LINK HERE for more information on innovative pedagogies, virtual learning and exchanges, translanguaging, and digital literacies for language development.
Wellness at AISC
All the information on Faculty Wellness from our Wellness Coordinator, Keeley Tagtmeyer, click HERE for AISC WELLNESS MATTERS BLOG to stay updated. We have lots of exciting events planned so be sure to check in!
Worthwhile Reading
If you are interested in some of the additional articles that have influenced our collaborative efforts, please take a look at the resources below:
- Seven Things That Will Happen In Education As A Result of COVID-19
- 15 Strategies for Online Learning When School is Closed
- For Many Students, Teacher Feedback Is The New Grading System
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