Sunday, October 25, 2020

How to Use the TpT Digital Tool for Online Learning

Need digital tools or lessons to teach your students—for distance learning, hybrid learning, or homeschooling?

Did you know…

You can take a TeachersPayTeachers resource, and assign one or more of the pages to your students—over the internet?

It’s easy. 

TpT has a new Digital Tool that allows you to upload many of your TpT-bought PDF pages to your Google Classroom account.


IMPORTANT REMINDER:

If you use any resource for distance learning such as Google Classroom, you must use a secure site.  Please be sure it is password protected.

You can even add instructions for your kids, and text boxes for them to write in.

You can see their completed assignments if you choose.

Here’s how…

 

How to Use the TpT Digital Tool
To Assign Activities to Students

 

1)  Go to TpT/My Purchases.  Open the product page and click on “Create Digital Activity.”  (Some products don’t include this option.)

2)  You will see the digital resource.  Click Preview at the top center of the page.

3)  If you’d like to make changes, click Prepare.

4)  To delete pages, click Edit Pages, at the left side, above the page thumbnails.

5)  To add answer boxes, click the Answer Box icon on the top left, click on the screen, and re-size the box to meet your needs.  Kids will be able to type inside these boxes.

6)  Select the Font Size by clicking inside the answer box.

7)  Delete any features the seller has inserted by clicking the Delete icon, then clicking on the item.

8)  Add text or directions by clicking the screen where you would like to write, and type.

9)  Click Assign.

10)   To assign the page(s) to your kids through Google Classroom, click the Green icon to the far left of the screen.

11)   You may use an Access Code if you prefer.

12)    To review your students’ work, click Review Responses, at the far right.

    Learn more at TpT’s Guide to the New Digital Tool.

    Have questions?  TpT’s Contact Us Form will get you quick tech support!



Would you like more PandemicTeaching Tips?  Here they are.

Please stay safe, calm, and patient, as we all wait for this pandemic to pass.

I’ll be wishing you the best of health, and the best possible teaching year!

Friday, October 16, 2020

Healthy Teacher Tips for the COVID-19 Virus Crisis


Here are some healthy teacher tips, as we all navigate these uncertain days of the COVID-19 Virus Pandemic. Great reminders, even once the pandemic is over.

 

    Boost your health with multi-vitamins, zinc, probiotics, vitamins B, C, and D3.

    Get plenty of sleep.

    Meditate for a few minutes every day.

    Wash or sanitize your hands often.

    Use facial wipes every few hours.

    Use bleach wipes on personal items like pens, keys, and phones.

    Protect your eyes with glasses or non-prescription glasses.

    Don’t touch the front of your mask.  Only handle the ear loops, and wash your hands before and after.

    Keep school shoes in your car, or bag them inside your home.

    Wash your clothes and shower as soon as you get home.

    Stay informed!  If you’re not sure, ask about protocols.

    Find your support groups, but keep your comments in person or in group texts—not on the internet.

 

Would you like more Pandemic Teaching Tips?  Here they are.

Please stay safe, calm, and patient, as we all wait for this pandemic to pass.

I’ll be wishing you the best of health, and the best possible teaching year!


Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Pandemic Teaching Tips

Teaching during a pandemic can be difficult.  Here are some tips to help you teach in these trying times.



Safety First!

 

Rule #1, as always, is safety first!  All other teaching and activities are put on hold if there’s an unsafe situation to attend to.


Before you start teaching, be sure kids know the rules for pandemic safety.


Have a plan for emergencies.  For example, if a child is having trouble breathing, he or she can sit apart from the group and temporarily remove the mask.


Attend to any health, safety, or medical emergencies calmly and immediately.


Take a little time periodically to check in on kids’ feelings and emotions.  Assure them that we’ll get through this difficult time together.


Take plenty of brain breaks—they’re good for your mind, body and soul!  Deep breathing, yoga stretches, dancing, singing, and chanting are great ways to relieve stress.


Be optimistic, creative, flexible, and add a touch of humor whenever possible, to make these difficult days just a little more pleasant.


Would you like more tips for teaching during a pandemic--including the posters for your class rules?  Here they are.

 

Please stay safe, calm, and patient, as we all wait for this pandemic to pass.


I’ll be wishing you the best of health, and the best possible teaching year!