Although schools are trying to create safe in-person learning, most will start the year in a hybrid mix of in-person and remote learning. In this episode, Chris talks with Dr. Nancy Sulla, author of five books on creating student-driven, blended learning environments. Dr. Sulla’s instructional plan for transforming learning is giving teachers an entirely new […]
The COVID-19 outbreak has brought grief to the forefront, because nearly all of us are grieving right now. Many of us have loved ones who have died. Others have lost jobs, missed out on graduation ceremonies, or lost the daily social interaction that sustains us. What we’ve all experienced is the undeniable feeling that the […]
Experts are predicting a wave of mental health issues as a direct outcome of the trauma and uncertainty associated with COVID-19. In this presentation, we explore how educators and parents can proactively address trauma, in themselves and their children, to minimize the long-term fallout from the pandemic crisis.
Home schooling is difficult even for those who have chosen that path. But it’s so much harder for parents who have been forced into this role due to the pandemic. And for teachers who suddenly have to learn to teach remotely. In this presentation, we offer practical tips to help parents and educators support students so they get the most benefit from learning at home.
With everything in our lives changing so suddenly due to the pandemic, it can be difficult to tell if a change in a child’s behavior is a problem that requires intervention. Is it a cry for help? Or just a temporary reaction that will resolve on its own with time? This presentation shares advice from mental health experts.
