Can you find a way to repurpose distance learning resources? While it has been almost a year since the pandemic began, we are (perhaps) starting to see an end in sight for distance learning. A vaccine is becoming available, and many students are back in the classroom. You bought all of those resources for distance learning. Now, you are filing them away for the next world-wide pandemic (just kidding!). Yet, in reality, what are you doing with all of those distance learning resources?
Money Well Spent
I am a Lutheran school teacher. My ministry is a calling, and I did not answer it for earthly riches (although I am blessed). However, I am right there with you. I work hard to earn my dollars, and I want my classroom money to make a lot of impact to create value for my students. While many of you were forced to purchase materials to make your classrooms function last spring, I want to help you make the most of them.
Using Distance Learning Resources in the Traditional Classroom
I actually did a quick Internet search for this topic. Maybe people aren’t able to put their distance learning resources away yet? If that is the case for you, I hope that your students will be able to return to their classrooms soon. However, if you are feeling like you don’t know what to do with all of those resources, I thought I would give you a few options.
First, individuals in quarantine are probably going to be a concern for a little while longer. This year, I created math and reading packets that my students keep at home. When they are out for a day or two, they work on those packets. It has helped save me a lot of time dealing with missed learning. I plan to add my faith-based packets to that option as well. Second, they make great lessons for a substitute. Since parents were able to complete at home, they are easy to leave for your students to work on while you are gone.
What other options can you implement in the long-term? I am going to offer faith-based summer packets about the fruits of the Spirit for the first time this year. They aren’t required. Yet, why wouldn’t I want my students to stay firm in their faith like I desire their math skills to stay sharp? In the classroom, you can be use them as morning work, for early finishers, or a change of pace from your current curricula.
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