In order to create smooth transitions in the lesson I created one document that embedded each resource right where I needed it throughout the lesson. I used the master lesson plan template created in Google Document from our class resources. I hyperlinked each digital instructional resource needed for the lesson into the lesson plan template. This included the links to my Epic Book selections, A-Z Reading books, and the online word sorts in Google Drawing. This allowed me to see all of my notes in the lesson and easily pull up resources. You can look at my example by clicking this link. Contributed by future teacher Jatelyn Taylor OSU 2021
I'm trying to keep things simple for online tutoring and being judicious about app use. I only want a handful to keep the focus on relationship building, working on personalized learning goals, and making things clear and easy for families. Now that I can finally get a google classroom account with my gmail, I thought that's what I would use. But, I'm not up to speed on that yet, so I finally decided to go even simpler with a hyperlinked Google Doc. I have a simple learning goal (in green) for each session's learning goals and then the materials are hyperlinked, if needed, in the row below in blue. I've used it for three sessions now, and it's working well. I'm going to meet with Michelle's mom over the weekend to check in with her on how it's working for her. I think the success of our virtual tutoring adventure is going to hinge on the organization of this work. This is not the lesson plan format for my undergrads and graduate students; it's what I'm calling the container. This is a work in progress, and you can peek in on this link. I was inspired by one of my future teachers from our COVID pivot, Jatelyn Taylor, who will guest blog about her hyperlinked lesson plans. As we moved our master's program online, I have studied and practiced online teaching and engaging adult learners. As COVID19 moved our reading tutoring practicum online, I supported my teacher candidates with tools to support the learning frameworks we were using (mini lessons and word sorts) to the online space. With a spirit of adventure, we joined teachers around the world learning to teach young children to tweens online, and we learned LOTS! Many of them became classroom experts in using new resources in virtual space sharing with each other. I've invited them to share their successes and tips on this blog so together we can join the spirit of generosity shown by so many to support each other trying the same work. We would love others to share their successes for this work to support teachers, reading specialists, university faculty and students working through university reading and literacy centers and clinics. I will also blog about my start in online tutoring with a patient and generous a 2nd grader who has agreed to help me learn how to do this work. I'll share our work from the beginning- building a relationship, assessing, teaching, and learning. Inspired by one of my literacy heroines, Lucy Calkins, I'm planning frequent updates on my learning with #digitallessonsfromachild. Hoping to hear from lots of you! |
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