We had one week to plan our On-the-Go-Learning (OGL). We implemented OGL with nearly 100% of the students on line on March 23 and will continue through May 18. At that point, students who are passing for the year will be finished. Students who are not, will have extended learning until June 11. I am wondering if the students will participate in the extended learning. It's been a challenge, especially given the wide range of students' abilities in my classes. Many of the students have risen to the challenge and have really made an effort to learn content but also new technology skills (so have I) AND take care of themselves socially and emotionally. Other students have done little or no work. The students' numerical average will be based on quarters 1, 2 and 3. Quarter 4 is pass/fail. I was able to work with a small group of Middle School students who were unfamiliar with online mapping. We had a six session mini-intro to ArcGIS, using the Ecosystems and Biomes Geoinquiry since that tied into what they were already doing in Science class as well as looking at their homes on the map and other simple activities. I have a lot of questions about what the next school year will bring--will it be in person or remote? What will students social and emotional situations be like? Will students have large learning gaps from this year and the summer break? Will my classroom be large enough to accommodate students if we need to follow social distancing? Will all or most of our staff return?
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