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All schools in NY are now closed for the year. Not unexpected but still feels like a kick in the gut!

Middle school teachers, how are you celebrating your 8th graders at the end of the year? They have missed their DC trip, spring sports seasons, and end of year celebrations. Looking for ideas to brighten the end of their time in middle school.

Just passed my Google Level 1 certification test!

For my NY teachers friends...docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Had some fun learning Piktochart this morning. Thanks to DeLana from the Bitmoji Craze for Educators FB group for the inspiration!

Part of my heart will always be on Kauai. Spent lots of time in these waters and with the beautiful people of this island. Will always consider Kauai home.

#knowledgeorganizers My first thought was “Wow, I’d like to create these for each unit!” 2nd thought was that “Students could create these for each unit!”

The federal government does not decide if NYS schools reopen — the state does. We will make that decision based on the science and the data. A decision will be announced in the first week of August.

Looking for a Google Classroom / G Suite tutorials or hyperdoc for my middle schoolers who are new to google. Bonus for parent resources! Thanks!

Thinking of using a green screen to make recorded lessons a bit more dynamic. Would be curious to hear about your setup if you do this. I think screencast-o-matic is the way to go. It offers screen recording and green screen for very cheap. Is there a better program for this?

Quick current events summarizing activity using @cnn10. Works great for distance learning! soham docs.google.com/presentation/d…

To all parents, students, teachers, educators, and humans of Twitter- best of luck as you embark on the journey of distance learning bit.ly/39YZtYF

Just discovered Flocabulary! I love it! ! Lyric labs FTW!

Worked on this tonight. Gives me some direction for the next few days. Based it off of iCivics “Peaceful Transfer of Power” infographic. Then added a few clips from the Senate this evening. #sschat bit.ly/2L9BCO3

A5: Brain Pop and Socrative have been great for me this year! #newfmschat

A6: Keep building connections, increase ss movement, and incorporating some rituals are at the top of my list. #newfmschat

Great Group! Thanks for the great ideas everyone! #newfmschat