In this episode, Brent talks with OKCPS Title III ELL Instructional Facilitator Diana Dawson about strategies to use in distance learning with English language learners. Solutions they discussed include newcomer and shelter packets and a whole variety of online resources.

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COVID-19 Series: ELL and Distance Learning

Tools Brandi and Sharon-Mutual Public Schools use for personalized and distance learning: Spark Education: online learning platform Screencastify: screen recorder Kami: PDF and document annotation app for schools Peardeck: interactive slide deck creator that lets every student respond to questions or prompts EdPuzzle: interactive video lesson creator 

Brandi Green - High School Math Teacher, Sharon-Mutual Public Schools

In this episode, Brent talks with Brandi about how Sharon-Mutual PS handled distance learning during COVID-19. As a 1-to-1 Chromebook district, they were already using many personalized learning technology tools that made the transition a little easier. She gives several recommendations on what helped her.

 Gaggle alert system: To monitor for inappropriate content and any talk of self-harm or harm to others that may show up on their network. School Status: Parent engagement tool Odysseyware: Online learning platform Google Classroom: Online learning and productivity site for teachers Hope Rising: How the Science of HOPE Can Change Your Life 

Kyle Reynolds - Superintendent, Woodward PS

In this episode, Brent speaks with Kyle Reynolds about the struggles and successes Woodward PS has experienced during the COVID-19 distance learning period, their lessons learned and their plans moving forward.

 The Program: College Consulting website  Washington Public Schools  Conquering the College Process  Social media for The Program: Facebook: The Program College Consulting Twitter: TheProgram@CollegeProg Instagram: TheProgram College Consulting Pinterest: The Program College Consulting 

Washington PS & College Counseling

In this episode, Brent speaks with Washington PS Superintendent Chris Reynolds and founder of The Program: College Consulting, Deanna Akin, about how the two have been working together to help students navigate the process of preparing for college. Made more difficult during COVID-19, Deanna has been supporting the district's counselors and students on how to stay on top of all the necessary steps leading up to their first year of college.

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Sabari Raja - Co-founder and CEO, Nepris

In this episode, Brent talked with Sabari about her own educational experience and then how she came to co-create Nepris, a website that connects educators with a vast network of industry professionals to engage students in their learning and prepare them for their future.

In this episode, Brent talks with Marilyn Doerfel, who homeschooled 5 of her 7 children, including our colleague Jordan Doerfel! She also has experience in teaching students through a blended model, so we picked her brain of what to do and what not to do when it comes to distance learning.

COVID-19 Series: Lessons Learned From an Educator & Parent

Resources: Talking Points: an app schools can use to communicate with non-native English speaking students Google Translate OKCPS website for ELL resources  GetEpic: Good resource for reading  Brain Pop, Brain Pop Jr. and Brain Pop ELL  Advocating for ELLs: Facebook group English SingSing: Youtube channel Contact Diana Dawson: dldawson1@okcps.org

Resources: OSDE FAQ Distance learning resources Distance learning guidance for special education students 

COVID-19 Series: Legal Issues With Distance Learning

In this episode, Brent speaks with OSDE's Office of Legal Services General Counsel Brad Clark. They discuss various legal questions surrounding distance learning that the State Department has received: equity, special education, CPR requirements, privacy issues using Zoom and students, support employee pay, etc.

In this episode, Brent talks with Oklahoma Achieves Executive Director Ryan Walters who also teaches online AP U.S. History to McAlester and Millwood Public School students. He covers lessons he has learned by teaching through distance learning, both the pros and the cons, and how to effectively use various tools to present the best lessons possible to your students.

COVID-19 Series: Teaching Through Distance Learning

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