Lauren Longenberger

Teachers at UMS have risen to the challenge on numerous occasions this year. They have proven their ability to adapt and grow! #VanguardPOP

This year has been tough, but there are some exciting things: 1. My reading students turn on their cameras every day! 2. Starting our first novel during virtual learning. 8th grade is reading The Outsiders. 3. I collaborate with FCPS teachers everyday! #3greatthingsvanguard

@FCPS_UMSLibrary @MS_PageSurfer I want one!!

We now have a button maker in the UMS library ! Loving my first attempts at buttons. #watchusSOAR # umsreads

@AshleyDHawkins @vincentartfcps I was thinking the same thing!

@vincentartfcps Your books!!! 😍😍😍😍

Q5: Reflecting on this year and looking ahead to next year, what is one change in your instruction or classroom that you’d like to implement for next year? #umsPLchat

Q4: What #edtech tool is the most beneficial to your instruction and why? OR Finish this sentence, "I am looking for an #edtech tool that..." #umsPLchat

Q3: What changes did you make to your classroom or instruction that you feel made the biggest impact for your students this year? #umsPLchat

Q2: Share something you have learned (about yourself or about teaching) this year. #umsPLchat

Q1: When looking at the framework for teaching, what is something you are excited about OR what is a question you still have? #umsPLchat

Looking forward to our #umsPLchat today! @UMSmath @MS_PageSurfer

I always love visiting your classroom! #FCPSvanguard #UMSPLchat

@MS_PageSurfer Q2:I love that @Schoology allows me to create individual assignments for students. This has been great for my intervention students this year! When I am out of the building, they can all work on the skills they need to practice. bit.ly/2PzAKQv #FCPSVanguard #UMSPLchat

Q2: What is your favorite feature of Schoology? #UMSPLchat #FCPSVanguard

@MrsKozimorFCPS @MS_PageSurfer Yes - I still remember when we worked on that first lesson together during our Blended Learning class with @EHainesFCPS! :) The students loved the change of pace, and their scores/reflections indicated a lot of learning took place! #UMSPLchat #FCPSVanguard

@MS_PageSurfer Q5 COLLABORATE!! It is so helpful to work with others, ask questions, observe classrooms, and take risks. From there, reflect what would work best to meet the needs of your students. #UMSPLchat #FCPSvanguard

Q5: What is one piece of advice you would give a fellow teacher who is interested in starting to blend their classroom? #UMSPLchat #FCPSVanguard

@Ms_Machcinski This would be a great topic to get into during one of our ALP sessions! I've seen teachers collaborate using various models. You, @Mrs_Wurzberger & @MrsKozimorFCPS are an awesome team! @mrskaveney & @ms_zeller have a different style but it also works! #FCPSvanguard #UMSPLchat

Q5: With blended learning, what models best facilitate collaboration between teachers? What some strategies to build routines for blended learning? #UMSPLchat

@MsMangognaFCPS @playposit is one of my favorites as well! It definitely helps keep students accountable when watching videos. It also allows the teacher to determine if any clarification/reteaching is necessary! #UMSPLchat #FCPSvanguard

I LOVE playposit. I think videos are a great way to help kids visualize and learn new material in history, but when watching as a group it is easy for kids to zone out and miss the good stuff. Playposit helps each student stay on task and be accountable for the info #UMSPLchat

@FCPSWeismanUMS @MS_PageSurfer Yes - while we all love technology, students still need to interact and go offline sometimes!

@MS_PageSurfer Q3: Having this balance is important because you cannot always rely on just technology. For example, if I run a station rotation, I will typically make a low tech and a high tech option. This provides screen time and structured time away from technology. #UMSPLchat #FCPSVanguard

Q3: How do you balance tech and non tech instruction during your day? #UMSPLchat #FCPSVanguard

@MS_PageSurfer Q5: Start small and don't get frustrated if you have to modify and adjust. Reach out to your peers who have had success. You're trying something new to better meet your students' needs and your efforts should be applauded!

Q5: What questions do you have about Blended Learning? #UMSPLchat

Q4: How do you differentiate for your students? #UMSPLchat

Q3; What are the pros and cons of tech use in your classroom? #UMSPLchat