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. We use Lucy Calkin's mini lesson structure for direct teaching during reading and writing tutoring. When we pivoted to online tutoring, we were fortunate that Kristin Ziemke and Katie Muhtaris created a just-in-time resource to support teachers in moving their instruction online that supported the mini lesson structure in a clear, thoughtful and risk-free way. Their site, Read the World Distance Learning Support, was a gift to teachers around the globe. Because this was a familiar structure, it gave my future teachers confidence that they could do their tutoring online. Kristin has some great video demos and recommends one-take videos and releases us from trying to be perfect. This was also relieved the stress on all of us. We just decided to do our best. I invite you to explore this site and do the same. |
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