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Strong communication is key to any relationship. However, the most influential form of communication is non-verbal. However, in a virtual world, how do you express non-verbal communication through an email, in a newsletter, or a text? Nonverbal reduces conflict, promotes positive relationships, encourages communication, which makes you approachable. Today on the podcast, Laura-Sue and I brainstorm how to apply effective communication with our students, co-workers, and administration. Thank you so much for a great season 2! I hope you learned so much! Season 3 will come hopefully come in Winter 2021 or Spring 2022! I know that sounds forever away, but I am currently pregnant with my second child due in April 2021. I'll be taking the summer off for maternity leave and then come back in August 2021. Please make sure you follow the podcast on Facebook and Instagram because I'll still be active on those social media pages between now and season 3. Episode InfoGuest: Laura-Sue Karl  Linkedin: Laura-Sue Karl, M. Ed Join the conversation on our Instagram and Facebook!!Follow The Virtual Classroom on  Instagram @thevirtualclassroom Facebook @thevirtualclassroompod Youtube @thevirtualclassroom Facebook Group: TheVT Lounge Support the Show Subscribe today Share with a friend Leave a review Buy from the stores Redbubble TpT The music for the show is "Journey to the Dream" by Alex Stoner.Licensed through TaketonesReferencesAlbalawi, H., & Nadeem, M. (2020). Exploring the impact of ineffective formal communication between teachers and students: A case study of mustaqbal university and jubail university college, kingdom of saudi arabia. English Language Teaching, 13(3), 68–76.Kuusimäki, A.-M., Uusitalo-Malmivaara, L., & Tirri, K. (2019). Parents’ and teachers’ views on digital communication in finland. Education Research International, 1-8.Support the show (http://paypal.me/thevcpod) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-virtual-classroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-virtual-classroom/support

This week on the podcast I had the honor of speaking with Katy Pointer. She's a lead elementary teacher who also teaches 5th-grade math. She is the queen of formative assessments and she had so much to share. We also brainstormed many issues that virtual teachers have with formative assessments from grading and validity.  After listening to today's episode, head on over to our social media pages and share your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions for formative assessments.Resources Discussed with Katy: GoFomative Edulastics Pixton (Bitmoji Alternative)  Episode InfoGuest: Katy Pointer Instagram: @virtually_5th_grade Join the conversation on our Instagram and Facebook!!Follow The Virtual Classroom on  Instagram @thevirtualclassroom Facebook @thevirtualclassroompod Youtube @thevirtualclassroom Facebook Group: TheVT Lounge Support the Show Subscribe today Share with a friend Leave a review Buy from the stores Redbubble TpT The music for the show is "Journey to the Dream" by Alex Stoner.Licensed through TaketonesReferencesJanuary, S.-A. A., Van Norman, E. R., Christ, T. J., Ardoin, S. P., Eckert, T. L., & White, M. J. (2018). Progress monitoring in reading: Comparison of weekly, bimonthly, and monthly assessments for students at risk for reading difficulties in grades 2-4. School Psychology Review, 47(1), 83–94.Jones, F. G., Gifford, D., Yovanoff, P., Al Otaiba, S., Levy, D., & Allor, J. (2018). Alternate assessment formats for progress monitoring students with intellectual disabilities and below average IQ: An exploratory study. In Grantee Submission. Grantee Submission.Militello, M., & Heffernan, N. (2009). Which one is just right? What every educator should know about formative assessment systems. International Journal of Educational Leadership Preparation, 4(3). Support the show (http://paypal.me/thevcpod) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-virtual-classroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-virtual-classroom/support

Raising morale and building a community should not be a hard thing, but it’s often neglected. The value is sometimes lost within a school or classroom. As I think about my favorite jobs and classes, they all felt like a family or a community. I was seen and heard. Research proves that high job satisfaction leads to higher academic achievement (Kengatharan, 2020). Today on the podcast, I talk to two educators: Mrs. Wynn, an Elementary Principal, and Mrs. Dillon, a fifth-grade teacher at the same school. This school has experienced so much growth in school moral/climate to academic gains in the past year. Both educators share amazing tips and strategies that build a community among teachers and students. Episode InfoGuest: Kelly Wynn Linkedin: Kelly Wynn Guest: Staci Dillon Instagram: @all.about.that.class Facebook: All About That Class Tik Tok: @allaboutthatclass Join the conversation on our Instagram and Facebook!!Follow The Virtual Classroom on  Instagram @thevirtualclassroom Facebook @thevirtualclassroompod Youtube @thevirtualclassroom Facebook Group: TheVT Lounge Support the Show Subscribe today Share with a friend Leave a review Buy from the stores Redbubble TpT The music for the show is "Journey to the Dream" by Alex Stoner.Licensed through TaketonesDisclaimer:This podcast is for encouragement, inspiration, or entertainment. This is not an advice show, coaching recommendations, and should not be taken as instruction.ReferencesKengatharan, N. (2020). The Effects of teacher autonomy, student behavior, and student engagement on teacher job satisfaction. Educational Sciences: Theory & Practice, 20(4), 1–15. https://doi.org/10.12738/jestp.2020.4.001Liu, W.-S., Li, X.-W., & Zou, Y.-M. (2019). The Formation of teachers’ intrinsic motivation in professional development. Integrative Psychological & Behavioral Science, 53(3), 418–430. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12124-018-9465-3 Molero Jurado, M. del M., Pérez-Fuentes, M. del C., Atria, L., Oropesa Ruiz, N. F., & Gázquez Linares, J. J. (2019). Burnout, perceived efficacy, and job satisfaction: Perception of the educational context in high school teachers. BioMed Research International, 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/1021408 Serin. (2018). The Use of Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivations to Enhance Student Achievement in Educational Settings. International Journal of Social Sciences & Educational Studies, 5(1), 191–194. https://doi.org/10.23918/ijsses.v5i1p191Sreckovic, M. A., Schultz, T. R., Kenney, C. K., & Able, H. (2018). Building community in the inclusive classroom: Setting the stage for success. YC Young Children, 73(3), 75-81.Watson, M., Daly, L., Smith, G., & Rabin, C. (2019). Building a classroom community that supports students’ social/moral development. Teacher Education Quarterly, 4, 10-30.Support the show (http://paypal.me/thevcpod) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-virtual-classroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-virtual-classroom/support

Lindsey Howe spent years teaching students the life skill of test-taking concerning the SAT/ACT. The aim is to support students to worry about the test less to show their knowledge and skills more. No one likes standardized testing, but unfortunately, testing is here to stay. I know I personally clam up with nerves at the idea of taking a quiz. Our students are experiencing the same, but more exposure and practice can lower the anxiety. Educators will always need formative and summative assessments, but I hope they are not such high stakes someday. Additionally, most careers require certification tests from educators, construction inspectors, architects, engineers, plumbers, doctors, and lawyers, which requires test-taking skills. Thankfully America is taking steps in the right direction, such as colleges moving away from requiring the SAT or ACT or high schools are using the ACT/SAT exam as their end-of-year exam. Hence, all students have the opportunity to take it for college acceptance. Episode InfoGuest: Lindsey Howe Instagram @virtuallyinspiring Join the conversation on our Instagram and Facebook!!Follow The Virtual Classroom on  Instagram @thevirtualclassroom Facebook @thevirtualclassroompod Youtube @thevirtualclassroom Facebook Group: TheVT Lounge Your Host: Kimberly Ring Instagram @Kimberly_ringFacebook @Kimberly.ringLinkedin: Kimberly RingSupport the Show Subscribe today Share with a friend Leave a review Buy from the stores Redbubble TpT The music for the show is "Journey to the Dream" by Alex Stoner.Licensed through TaketonesDisclaimer:This podcast is for encouragement, inspiration, or entertainment. This is not an advice show, coaching recommendations, and should not be taken as instruction.ReferencesDouglass, J. A., & University of California, B. C. for S. in H. E. (2019). Berkeley versus the SAT: A regent, a chancellor and a debate on the value of standardized testing in admissions. Research & occasional paper series: CSHE.3.2019. Center for Studies in Higher Education. Center for Studies in Higher Education.Rainey, A. (1996). Effect of american college testing (ACT) coaching courses on american college testing scores.Strachan, M. (2019). Ban the SAT and ACT. Vice, https://www.vice.com/en/article/qvgyqm/ban-the-sat-and-actSupport the show (http://paypal.me/thevcpod) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-virtual-classroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-virtual-classroom/support

Chelsea Gill virtual RTI teacher at Oregon Virtual Academy. She has spent years perfecting her practice. During season 1 of the virtual classroom, Chelsea and I discussed several different reading strategies to support students who are struggling in reading. Today we spoke about the instructional strategy Flipped Classroom. The flipped classroom is an instructional strategy and a type of blended learning focused on student engagement and active learning, giving the instructor a better opportunity to deal with mixed levels, student difficulties, and differentiated learning preferences during in-class time. Chelsea explains how she has applied this strategy in her virtual classroom. Episode InfoGuest: Chelsea Gill Instagram @virtual.reading.teacher TpT Store: Tick Tock Curriculum Shirt & Hoodies: Virtual Reading Teacher Join the conversation on our Instagram and Facebook!!Follow The Virtual Classroom on  Instagram @thevirtualclassroom Facebook @thevirtualclassroompod Youtube @thevirtualclassroom Facebook Group: TheVT Lounge Your Host: Kimberly Ring Instagram @Kimberly_ringFacebook @Kimberly.ringLinkedin: Kimberly RingSupport the Show Subscribe today Share with a friend Leave a review Buy from the stores Redbubble TpT The music for the show is "Journey to the Dream" by Alex Stoner.Licensed through TaketonesDisclaimer:This podcast is for encouragement, inspiration, or entertainment. This is not an advice show, coaching recommendations, and should not be taken as instruction.ReferencesBolatli, Z., & Korucu, A. T. (2020). Determining the academic achievement of students who use flipped classroom method supported by a mobile application and their views on collaborative learning. Bartin University Journal of Faculty of Education, 9(2), 229–251. https://doi.org/10.14686/buefad.631835McNally, B., Chipperfield, J., Dorsett, P., Fabbro, L., Frommolt, V., Goetz, S., Lewohl, J., Molineux, M., Pearson, A., Reddan, G., Roiko, A., & Rung, A. (2017). Flipped classroom experiences: student preferences and flip strategy in a higher education context. Higher Education (00181560), 73(2), 281–298. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10734-016-0014-zTekin, P. Ş., Ilgaz, H., Adanır, G. A., Yıldırım, D., & Gülbahar, Y. (2020). Flipping e-learning for teaching medical terminology: A study of learners’ online experiences and perceptions. Online Learning, 24(2), 76–93. https://doi.org/10.24059/olj.v24i2.2030Support the show (http://paypal.me/thevcpod) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-virtual-classroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-virtual-classroom/support

Dyslexia makes up 80% of learning disabilities, yet often teachers aren't given instruction or PD on how to support these students (Degirmenci et al. 2020, p 31). Dr. Lauren is a Dyslexia Advocate with a doctorate in Education. Her experiences range from being a Special Education teacher to a Learning Specialist/Instructional Coach. Her insight into dyslexia was exactly what I was looking for in explaining dyslexia in simple terms and ideas on supporting students with dyslexia. I hope that through this conversation, you find simple solutions to implement in your virtual classrooms. Don’t forget to head over to our social media pages to share any ideas you have to support dyslexia students! Episode InfoGuest: Dr. Lauren Instagram @think_dyslexia Twitter: @think_dysleixa Linkedin: Dr. Lauren Resources: Color Scheme most pleasant for your mind: www.irlen.com Gamification Website: https://www.genial.ly/ Orton-Gillingham: www.ortonacademy.org Join the conversation on our Instagram and Facebook!!Follow The Virtual Classroom on  Instagram @thevirtualclassroom Facebook @thevirtualclassroompod Youtube @thevirtualclassroom Facebook Group: TheVT Lounge Your Host: Kimberly Ring Instagram @Kimberly_ringFacebook @Kimberly.ringLinkedin: Kimberly RingSupport the Show Subscribe today Share with a friend Leave a review Buy from the stores Redbubble TpT Music for the show is "Journey to the Dream" by Alex StonerLicensed through TaketonesDisclaimer:This podcast is for encouragement, inspiration, or entertainment. This is not an advice show, coaching recommendations, and should not be taken as instruction.References Degirmenci, N., Baglama, B., & Yucesoy, Y. (2020). The Use of technology in dyslexia: An analysis of recent trends. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning, 15(5), 30–39. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v15i05.11921Fallon, K. A., & Katz, L. A. (2020). Structured literacy intervention for students with dyslexia: Focus on growing morphological skills. Language, Speech & Hearing Services in Schools, 51(2), 336–344. https://doi.org/10.1044/2019_LSHSS-19-00019Shaw, S. C. K., Hennessy, L. R., Okorie, M., & Anderson, J. L. (2019). Safe and effective prescribing with dyslexia. BMC Medical Education, 19(1), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-019-1709-5  Support the show (http://paypal.me/thevcpod) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-virtual-classroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-virtual-classroom/support

Nicole Bryson is an expert in ELA/Writing and a District Teacher of the Year winner. Last year alone, she received over 50 hours of professional development in writing. In the 21st Century, students need much more than content knowledge. There are specific skills required to be successful that can and should be taught through content. Skills that include: critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication, information literacy, media literacy, technology literacy, flexibility, leadership, initiative, productivity, and social skills.  Wouldn't we all agree that all careers require these skills in the form of writing? Would we then agree that we should teach our students these skills in their writing? In today's episode, Nicole and I discuss why students should write regularly and how to implement writing in our virtual classrooms. Writing is not limited to ELA classes and a writing workshop. Research has proven repeatedly (see references below) that writing leads to academic gains when used cross-curricular. Episode InfoGuest: Nicole Bryson Instagram @nbryson Join the conversation on our Instagram and Facebook!!Follow The Virtual Classroom on  Instagram @thevirtualclassroom Facebook @thevirtualclassroompod Youtube @thevirtualclassroom Facebook Group: TheVT Lounge Your Host: Kimberly Ring Instagram @Kimberly_ringFacebook @Kimberly.ringLinkedin: Kimberly RingSupport the Show Subscribe today Share with a friend Leave a review Buy from the stores Redbubble TpT Music for the show is "Journey to the Dream" by Alex StonerLicensed through TaketonesDisclaimer:This podcast is for encouragement, inspiration, or entertainment. This is not an advice show, coaching recommendations, and should not be taken as instruction.ReferencesCostello, D. (2020). Linking Literacy and Matii: Applying the Writing Process to Mathematics. Ontario Mathematics Gazette, 58(3), 12–14.Forbes, K. (2019). Teaching for transfer between first and foreign language classroom contexts: Developing a framework for a strategy-based, cross-curricular approach to writing pedagogy. Writing & Pedagogy, 11(1), 101–126. https://doi.org/10.1558/wap.34601Hebert, M. A., Bohaty, J., Roehling, J., & Powell, S. R. (2019). Piloting a Mathematics‐Writing Intervention with Late Elementary Students At‐Risk for Learning Difficulties. Learning Disabilities Research & Practice (Wiley-Blackwell), 34(3), 144–157. https://doi.org/10.1111/ldrp.12202Hendricks, C. C. (2018). Reframing the Relational: A Pedagogical Ethic for Cross-Curricular Literacy Work. WAC Journal, 29, 247–251.Locke, T. (2015). The Impact of Intensive Writing Workshop Professional Development on a Cross-Curricular Group of Secondary Teachers. New Zealand Journal of Educational Studies, 50(1), 137–151. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40841-015-0003-2  Support the show (http://paypal.me/thevcpod) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-virtual-classroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-virtual-classroom/support

As we finish season 1, I'm feeling so humbled and honored to be a part of something so awesome. I'm thankful for the teachers I spoke to over the past five months and excited to bring more teachers together in season 2. However, I want to end season 1 with stories from my classrooms over the past eight years. The three I share with you today I hope to encourage you, support you, empower you, and make you laugh. You are not an island but we all know it sometimes feels that way. It's my hope today that you say, "I've felt that way too." Thank you again for such an awesome first season and I can't wait to bring you season 2 in the Fall of 2020. Join the conversation on our Instagram and Facebook!! Follow The Virtual Classroom on  Instagram @thevirtualclassroom Facebook @thevirtualclassroompod Youtube @thevirtualclassroom Facebook Group: TheVT Lounge Your Host: Kimberly Ring Instagram @Kimberly_ringFacebook @Kimberly.ringLinkedin: Kimberly RingSupport the Show Subscribe today Share with a friend Leave a review Buy from the stores Redbubble TpT Music for the show is "Journey to the Dream" by Alex StonerLicensed through TaketonesDisclaimer:This podcast is for encouragement, inspiration, or entertainment. This is not an advice show, coaching recommendations, and should not be taken as instruction.Support the show (http://paypal.me/thevcpod) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-virtual-classroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-virtual-classroom/support

Today's episode is with Becky Fisher. She has been teaching virtually for 12 years! I can't wait to reach that level of expertise. Currently, she is teaching High School ELA Special Education at Idaho Virtual Academy. Supporting a child's needs shouldn't neglect their talents and gifts. We should be pulling those in whenever possible to help them. Special Education, in my opinion, is very challenging but very rewarding. I applaud every Special Education Teacher because they are the real superheroes. However, Becky taught me and reminded me of simple strategies that will significantly enhance their education.  Guest: Becky Fisher Instagram @mrs.fishers.classroom Join the conversation on our Instagram and Facebook!!Follow The Virtual Classroom on  Instagram @thevirtualclassroom Facebook @thevirtualclassroompod Youtube @thevirtualclassroom Facebook Group: TheVT Lounge Your Host: Kimberly Ring Instagram @Kimberly_ringFacebook @Kimberly.ringLinkedin: Kimberly RingSupport the Show Subscribe today Share with a friend Leave a review Buy from the stores Redbubble TpT Music for the show is "Journey to the Dream" by Alex StonerLicensed through TaketonesDisclaimer:This podcast is for encouragement, inspiration, or entertainment. This is not an advice show, coaching recommendations, and should not be taken as instruction.Support the show (http://paypal.me/thevcpod) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-virtual-classroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-virtual-classroom/support

Imagine you are a first-year virtual teacher at a brand new virtual school! Can you even imagine? I can't. Being a first-year virtual teacher is overwhelming enough but to be a part of a brand new school... Wow! I'm impressed. However, what I'm most impressed with is how Ivana knows how to be real & blunt without being rude. I struggle with that. However, Ivana totally empowered me and I'm forever grateful. Because of this conversation, I have helped so many of my students due to the conversations I had with their Learning Coaches. Guest: Ivana Grimsley Instagram @ivygrimsley Join the conversation on our Instagram and Facebook!!Follow The Virtual Classroom on  Instagram @thevirtualclassroom Facebook @thevirtualclassroompod Youtube @thevirtualclassroom Facebook Group: TheVT Lounge Your Host: Kimberly Ring Instagram @Kimberly_ringFacebook @Kimberly.ringLinkedin: Kimberly RingSupport the Show Subscribe today Share with a friend Leave a review Buy from the stores Redbubble TpT Music for the show is "Journey to the Dream" by Alex StonerLicensed through TaketonesDisclaimer:This podcast is for encouragement, inspiration, and/or entertainment. This is not given as an advice show, coaching recommendations, and should not be taken as instruction.Support the show (http://paypal.me/thevcpod) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-virtual-classroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-virtual-classroom/support

Have you heard of project-based learning? I have but not enough to really try it. It seemed like too much during the one training I went to. I also thought, "How am I suppose to do projects in a virtual classroom? How is that even possible?" Like most training I've attended, they are talking to you and normally without examples or hands-on experience. Which is funny because project-based learning is completely student-centered. However after talking to Rusie Robison from Destinations Career Academy of Colorado, I'm completely inspired and see that it's not as hard as I was making it out to be in my mind. Yes it's going to require me to do some upfront work, but nothing I haven't ever done before. I don't need to go get a different degree or attend a training to make it happen. However, I do like to research and found these books* that may be helpful  Project Based Learning Made Simple: 100 Classroom-Ready Activities that Inspire Curiosity, Problem Solving and Self-Guided Discovery for Third, Fourth and Fifth Grade Students.*  Keep it Real with PBL, Secondary: A Practical Guide for Planning Project-Based Learning* Project Based Teaching: How to Create Rigorous and Engaging Learning Experiences* Guest: Rustie RobisonJoin the conversation on our Instagram and Facebook!!Follow The Virtual Classroom on  Instagram @thevirtualclassroom Facebook @thevirtualclassroompod Youtube @thevirtualclassroom Facebook Group: TheVT Lounge Your Host: Kimberly Ring Instagram @Kimberly_ringFacebook @Kimberly.ringLinkedin: Kimberly RingSupport the Show Subscribe today Share with a friend Leave a review Buy from the stores Redbubble TpT Music for the show is "Journey to the Dream" by Alex StonerLicensed through TaketonesDisclaimer:This podcast is for encouragement, inspiration, and/or entertainment. This is not given as an advice show, coaching recommendations, and should not be taken as instruction.*This description does contain an Amazon affiliate ad. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.Support the show (http://paypal.me/thevcpod) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-virtual-classroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-virtual-classroom/support

May is Mental Health Month. Although I am an ambivert that leans more to my extrovert side, I did live in depression for two years. I gave my husband an ulcer, I emotionally neglected my family and threw myself into activities that made me feel alive. Depression, anxiety, counseling are all words that have a negative stereotype attached to them. Although they are typically negative in the emotion, that doesn't mean they should be ignored. If you do, you may implode on yourself causing destruction to yourself, your family, friends, work, etc. Today on the podcast, I share my story. My season of depression in the hopes that it brings YOU understanding, clarification, and hope. Join the conversation on our Instagram and Facebook!!Follow The Virtual Classroom on  Instagram @thevirtualclassroom Facebook @thevirtualclassroompod Youtube @thevirtualclassroom Facebook Group: TheVT Lounge Your Host: Kimberly Ring Instagram @Kimberly_ringFacebook @Kimberly.ringLinkedin: Kimberly RingSupport the Show Subscribe today Share with a friend Leave a review Buy from the stores Redbubble TpT Music for the show is "Journey to the Dream" by Alex StonerLicensed through TaketonesDisclaimer:This podcast is for encouragement, inspiration, and/or entertainment. This is not given as an advice show, coaching recommendations, and should not be taken as instruction.Support the show (http://paypal.me/thevcpod) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-virtual-classroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-virtual-classroom/support

Happy Mother's Day from The Virtual Classroom! You are amazing teachers and amazing mothers. However, I've been really struggling with schooling my son from school since schools shut down. I have a simple tip that has made a big difference. Full Disclosure, it hasn't solved all my problems. You are probably a great mom and already doing this with your kiddos it wasn't so obvious to me. Hopefully, it helps you out, gives you encouragement, or a good life! Support the show (http://paypal.me/thevcpod) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-virtual-classroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-virtual-classroom/support

Lindsey Howe is the SAT/ACT specialist at her school. Unfortunately, this is NOT what we spend our time talking about. Instead, we talk about her beginning. What brought her to a virtual classroom, things she wishes she had known, her biggest success stories, and her secret sauce! During a time when teachers are thinking about going virtual full time instead of back to their traditional classroom, I thought this conversation couldn't be more relevant. Join the conversation on our Instagram and Facebook!!Follow The Virtual Classroom on  Instagram @thevirtualclassroom Facebook @thevirtualclassroompod Youtube @thevirtualclassroom Facebook Group: TheVT Lounge Guest: Lindsey HoweInstagram: @virtuallyinspiring Your Host: Kimberly Ring Instagram @Kimberly_ringFacebook @Kimberly.ringLinkedin: Kimberly RingSupport the Show Subscribe today Share with a friend Leave a review Buy from the stores Redbubble TpT Music for the show is "Journey to the Dream" by Alex StonerLicensed through TaketonesDisclaimer:This podcast is for encouragement, inspiration, and/or entertainment. This is not given as an advice show, coaching recommendations, and should not be taken as instruction.Support the show (http://paypal.me/thevcpod) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-virtual-classroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-virtual-classroom/support

This week we keep moving through Chapter 1 of The Handbook for the New Art and Science of Teaching by Robert J. Marzano*. Most of us are definitely Celebrating Success but I can honestly say, I haven't been mindful and purposeful in how celebrating can raise academic achievement and effort. There are some things about this chapter that I'm still struggling to wrap my brain around in a virtual setting. I could really use you to help brainstorm some ideas. Head on over to Instagram or Facebook and share your insights.  Join the conversation on our Instagram and Facebook!!Follow The Virtual Classroom on  Instagram @thevirtualclassroom Facebook @thevirtualclassroompod Youtube @thevirtualclassroom Facebook Group: TheVT Lounge Your Host: Kimberly Ring Instagram @Kimberly_ringFacebook @Kimberly.ringLinkedin: Kimberly RingSupport the Show Subscribe today Share with a friend Leave a review Buy from the stores Redbubble TpT Music for the show is "Journey to the Dream" by Alex StonerLicensed through TaketonesDisclaimer:This podcast is for encouragement, inspiration, and/or entertainment. This is not given as an advice show, coaching recommendations, and should not be taken as instruction.*This description does contain an Amazon affiliate ad. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.Support the show (http://paypal.me/thevcpod) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-virtual-classroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-virtual-classroom/support

Jennifer Ratzloff isn't even sixty yet BUT she's been able to accomplish so much. She started off as a learning coach turned virtual teacher. She couldn't see her working for anyone other school but OVCA. I'm so glad she joined our team because she's taught me so much. What I love about Jennifer the most is that she's not afraid to keep learning. When other teachers her age would be set in their ways, she keeps trying and learning. She's so excited about learning and that's her biggest superpower when it comes to teaching. Her kids are excited because she's excited. Join the conversation on our Instagram and Facebook!!Follow The Virtual Classroom on  Instagram @thevirtualclassroom Facebook @thevirtualclassroompod Youtube @thevirtualclassroom Facebook Group: TheVT Lounge Guest: Jennifer Ratzloff Your Host: Kimberly Ring Instagram @Kimberly_ringFacebook @Kimberly.ringLinkedin: Kimberly RingSupport the Show Subscribe today Share with a friend Leave a review Buy from the stores Redbubble TpT Music for the show is "Journey to the Dream" by Alex StonerLicensed through TaketonesDisclaimer:This podcast is for encouragement, inspiration, and/or entertainment. This is not given as an advice show, coaching recommendations, and should not be taken as instruction.Support the show (http://paypal.me/thevcpod) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-virtual-classroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-virtual-classroom/support

This week we start our new series where I work through The Handbook for the New Art and Science of Teaching by Robert J. Marzano*. Most of us have probably heard of the Marzano Scale but let me just tell ya, I haven't been doing them right or using them correctly! Today I share how I have used them recently and my students' response to them! The change in mindset has been fantastic! Join the conversation on our Instagram and Facebook!!Follow The Virtual Classroom on  Instagram @thevirtualclassroom Facebook @thevirtualclassroompod Youtube @thevirtualclassroom Facebook Group: TheVT Lounge Your Host: Kimberly Ring Instagram @Kimberly_ringFacebook @Kimberly.ringLinkedin: Kimberly RingSupport the Show Subscribe today Share with a friend Leave a review Buy from the stores Redbubble TpT Music for the show is "Journey to the Dream" by Alex StonerLicensed through TaketonesDisclaimer:This podcast is for encouragement, inspiration, and/or entertainment. This is not given as an advice show, coaching recommendations, and should not be taken as instruction.*This description does contain an Amazon affiliate ad. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.Support the show (http://paypal.me/thevcpod) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-virtual-classroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-virtual-classroom/support

Staci Dillon is a 5th-grade teacher at Alabama Virtual Academy! She absolutely LOVES teaching but she also LOVES her students and teachers. She's one of those people that doesn't care about the numbers of follows but more about the community that is growing! She simply just wants to be connected to teachers. She taught me so much during our short time together and many of her ideas I implemented immediately! I know you will too! Join the conversation on our Instagram and Facebook!!Follow The Virtual Classroom on  Instagram @thevirtualclassroom Facebook @thevirtualclassroompod Youtube @thevirtualclassroom Facebook Group: TheVT Lounge Guest: Staci DillonInstagram: @all.about.that.classTpT: @All About That ClassWebsite: @All About That ClassYour Host: Kimberly Ring Instagram @Kimberly_ringFacebook @Kimberly.ringLinkedin: Kimberly RingSupport the Show Subscribe today Share with a friend Leave a review Buy from the stores Redbubble TpT Music for the show is "Journey to the Dream" by Alex StonerLicensed through TaketonesDisclaimer:This podcast is for encouragement, inspiration, and/or entertainment. This is not given as an advice show, coaching recommendations, and should not be taken as instruction.Support the show (http://paypal.me/thevcpod) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-virtual-classroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-virtual-classroom/support

To gain students' love and respect, we must first give them love and respect. To be a powerful teacher in general, we must be lovable. Today's episode finishes up our series on the character traits of VIRTUAL teachers (in my opinion). Next week we start our new series where I work through The Handbook for the New Art and Science of Teaching by Robert J. Marzano*. I would love for you to work through it with me week by week to adapt it to the virtual classroom!  Join the conversation on our Instagram and Facebook!!Follow The Virtual Classroom on  Instagram @thevirtualclassroom Facebook @thevirtualclassroompod Youtube @thevirtualclassroom Facebook Group: TheVT Lounge Your Host: Kimberly Ring Instagram @Kimberly_ringFacebook @Kimberly.ringLinkedin: Kimberly RingSupport the Show Subscribe today Share with a friend Leave a review Buy from the stores Redbubble TpT Music for the show is "Journey to the Dream" by Alex StonerLicensed through TaketonesDisclaimer:This podcast is for encouragement, inspiration, and/or entertainment. This is not given as an advice show, coaching recommendations, and should not be taken as instruction.*This description does contain an Amazon affiliate ad. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.Support the show (http://paypal.me/thevcpod) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-virtual-classroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-virtual-classroom/support