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Episode Synopsis
In today's episode @MrAlexEdTech talks to a panel of teachers across Asia who are currently experiencing campus closures. We discuss:
What led us to this point in each of our school's countries? What has been working well? What hasn't been working so well? What essential app would you recommend for anyone currently experiencing campus closures?
Catch all of us on Twitter:
😎 Alex (host): @MrAlexEdTech
🤠 Levent : @MrErdoganEDU
🥳 Kim: @MsKHogg
🥳 Justin: @JUouelle
😇 Laura: @LauraEngland
Kim has been teaching internationally since 2002, is a Level 2 Google Certified Teacher, Apple Teacher, and holds an Master of Education in Information Technology. She has taught Design and English Literature in K-12 and EAL from age four through adult learners. She is currently serving at an international school in South Korea and wants to learn more about everything.
👉StreamYard.com - Stream directly to YouTube and other services for gamer-like engagement with students
👉Classworkzoom.com - Visualization of student (and teacher!) engagement with assignments in Google Classroom. Time bars allow for quick analysis of which students are likely on track and which might need some additional intervention. Also allows Teachers to see if an assignment is still waiting for feedback.
Mr. Levent Erdogan is an Apple Distinguished Educator, a Digital Media Specialist and presently teaching Film Studies, Music and Phys-Ed at an international school in Hong Kong. Before becoming a teacher, Levent worked in the Los Angeles Film Industry and has been using this professional experience to innovate and create unparalleled learning opportunities for his students.
Laura is currently teaching Middle School Language and Literature in Hanoi, Vietnam. In addition to teaching, she is collaborating with a co-author to create the 2nd Edition of the Hodder Education Skills for Success: MYP Personal Project. Laura has previously worked in Australia as an MYP Coordinator, MYP Projects Coordinator and is an AITSL chair for Initial Teacher Education review panels.
👉Read & Write Chrome Extension and Cmd + Shift + 5 to create a Screen Record.
👉Ghen Co Vy - Vietnam Corona Song
Justin is a PYP grade 5 educator living in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam with over 15 years over 15 years of experience. He holds a Master’s degree in educational technology, is an Apple Teacher, Google Certified Educator (Level 2), Microsoft Innovative Educator and is currently working on his ISTE Certified Educator recognition.
👉Dr. Jennifer Chang Wathall’s Five Tips for Virtual Environments, shared in this infographic
👉This continually updated dynamic Wakelet that I have curated related to the topic. Includes action plans, infographics, tips and more.
👉TPaCK
Music "Unrest" used with permission: ELPHNT
What led us to this point in each of our school's countries? What has been working well? What hasn't been working so well? What essential app would you recommend for anyone currently experiencing campus closures?
Catch all of us on Twitter:
😎 Alex (host): @MrAlexEdTech
🤠 Levent : @MrErdoganEDU
🥳 Kim: @MsKHogg
🥳 Justin: @JUouelle
😇 Laura: @LauraEngland
Kim has been teaching internationally since 2002, is a Level 2 Google Certified Teacher, Apple Teacher, and holds an Master of Education in Information Technology. She has taught Design and English Literature in K-12 and EAL from age four through adult learners. She is currently serving at an international school in South Korea and wants to learn more about everything.
👉StreamYard.com - Stream directly to YouTube and other services for gamer-like engagement with students
👉Classworkzoom.com - Visualization of student (and teacher!) engagement with assignments in Google Classroom. Time bars allow for quick analysis of which students are likely on track and which might need some additional intervention. Also allows Teachers to see if an assignment is still waiting for feedback.
Mr. Levent Erdogan is an Apple Distinguished Educator, a Digital Media Specialist and presently teaching Film Studies, Music and Phys-Ed at an international school in Hong Kong. Before becoming a teacher, Levent worked in the Los Angeles Film Industry and has been using this professional experience to innovate and create unparalleled learning opportunities for his students.
Laura is currently teaching Middle School Language and Literature in Hanoi, Vietnam. In addition to teaching, she is collaborating with a co-author to create the 2nd Edition of the Hodder Education Skills for Success: MYP Personal Project. Laura has previously worked in Australia as an MYP Coordinator, MYP Projects Coordinator and is an AITSL chair for Initial Teacher Education review panels.
👉Read & Write Chrome Extension and Cmd + Shift + 5 to create a Screen Record.
👉Ghen Co Vy - Vietnam Corona Song
Justin is a PYP grade 5 educator living in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam with over 15 years over 15 years of experience. He holds a Master’s degree in educational technology, is an Apple Teacher, Google Certified Educator (Level 2), Microsoft Innovative Educator and is currently working on his ISTE Certified Educator recognition.
👉Dr. Jennifer Chang Wathall’s Five Tips for Virtual Environments, shared in this infographic
👉This continually updated dynamic Wakelet that I have curated related to the topic. Includes action plans, infographics, tips and more.
👉TPaCK
Music "Unrest" used with permission: ELPHNT
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