We started back on January 5th, and it's been full steam ahead ever since. This month I applied some of those virtual skills when helping the juniors start their research this year. There are about 14 different Junior ELAR classes, and in years past, I have visited every class every block to give them the library research introduction. This year I created a TEAMs class and added each of the classroom teachers to my class. I could then virtually explain the library guide once each block, and all the classes get the same information at the same time. After that, I floated in and out of the classrooms to answer any questions or in case someone needed another demonstration.
Here is the library guide I created for them to go with their College & Career Research. Each of the books is a link to more information. Ms. Washington and I have been collaborating on this assignment for 5 years now. I finally feel confident that I have all the information they need.
I was so happy when the TEAMs classes worked! Of course, we had to meet a day early to make sure everyone's equipment was working. The teachers had to be able to see me, hear me and project me onto their classroom screens. So glad we did that ahead of time because there were some mic and camera issues, but it was nothing we couldn't handle.
After the initial equipment check, I created a meeting for each block and invited the teachers. All they had to do was click on the link from their email at the designated time. It worked like a charm, and now they are off and running.
