As COVID-19 continues to spread uncontrolled around the world, Pete (@mr_van_w) and John (@jfcatto) return to the bubble, soon to be their own private bubbles. They discuss the imminent cessation of face-to-face teaching and the move to an online learning environment.
Pete: Mr Corona/Covid-19 plea to Admin everywhere - Pete Whiting (@mr_van_w)
https://mrvanw.com/2020/03/15/my-corona-covid-19-plea-to-admin-everywhere/
John: Online Learning in the Time of a Pandemic: What it is, What It Isn't - Joel Speranza (@JoelBSperanza)
Awkward PSA chats with the Education Minister
https://education.nsw.gov.au/news/latest-news/social-distancing-in-action
This week John (@jfcatto) returns to his lane and focuses on effecting change in the classroom through different directed questioning techniques. Then, Pete (@mr_van_w) considers the challenge of teachers' teaching out of their field of expertise.
John: No hands up: Rethinking questioning techniques - Daniel Beech (@MrDBeech)
https://edu.rsc.org/ideas/10-effective-questioning-techniques/4011025.article
Pete: “From Weakness to Strength: Turning the challenge of ‘out of field’ teaching into a team that thrives” by Yasodai Selvakumaran.
Other stuff:
Do We Really Need Baby Boomers? - CollegeHumo[u]r
"Too strong for you Karen"