Episode 46: Musings About A Very Different School Year

Kelly and Sean discuss many of the upcoming changes for a school year heavily influenced by COVID, distance learning, hybrid/flexible classrooms, and prioritizing health and safety over content.

Episode Contents:

• Wins of the Week
• Main Topic: The Upcoming School Year
• Integrating New Ideas
• Safely Teaching Physical Computing
• PyBites / CodeChalleng.es
• Flipped Classroom
• Using Reflection
• Choice Boards
• Routines and Rituals
• Teacher Self Care
• Setting Realistic Expectations

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