Facing History with Laura Tavares

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At TeachLab we continue our efforts to support teachers during the coronavirus pandemic. In this episode, Justin Reich joins Laura Tavares from Facing History and Ourselves, a professional development organization empowering teachers & students to think critically about history & to understand the impact of their choices. We discussed building community, supporting students, and caring for each other in the transition to distance learning. During the webinar, Justin and Laura discuss:Sustaining values and equitable practices in challenging circumstancesResearch about the risks for struggling and vulnerable learners in a transition to online learningActively reaching out to support learners in low tech ways through phone, messaging, and emailResearch on typical virtual school practices, including their emphasis on self-paced, asynchronous learning and how much they depend upon parental supportSupporting student motivation through partnership, choice, autonomy, and agencyUsing school resources in a crisis not just to address immediate needs, but to plan for supporting students in catching back up in summer, fall, and beyond Resources and LinksWatch the full conversation with Justin and Laura at Facing HistoryLearn more about PadletRead Invitation to Brave Space by Micky ScottBey JonesLearn more about FlipGridLearn more about Project ZeroCheck out FHAO’s Resource Library Transcripthttps://teachlabpodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/facing-history/transcript Join our next course on edX!Becoming a More Equitable Educator: Mindsets and Practices Produced by Aimee Corrigan Recorded by Justin Reich and FHAOEdited by Aimee CorriganMixed by Garrett Beazley Follow Us On:FacebookTwitterYouTube