Grimes Professional Learning

March 13, 2020

Materials needed: Chromebook, earbuds, writing utensil,
notebook for notes if desired
 The Empty Chair

The Empty Chair

Getting Results with Curriculum Mapping
by Heidi Hayes Jacobs
 Share The Chair

The Empty Chair

Getting Results with Curriculum Mapping
by Heidi Hayes Jacobs
 Square Breathing

- Deep breathing exercises reduce stress

- Concentrating on breaths calms mind and body

- Short term and long term health benefits

- Easy to remember - 4 sides of 4 seconds

Square Breathing
 Clarify Lockdown Announcements

Stay Put Interior Shelter

Lockdown Exit the Building

Intruder Alert Off-Site Rally Point

Math Walkthrough Data
Continuity Planning
This is a Plan - Their are many meetings
going on throughout the district in
addressing the Continuity Plan.
Anything could be changed as we
speak. The information we are
presenting is current as to what we
know. Due to the nature of the virus, we
know that there are many questions
that we will have to wait to understand
further developments.
 What it is?
● A continuation of school off
campus
● Utilization of technology that
students and parents already
use to continue instruction
● A time to expand our skills in
utilizing digital resources
What it isn´t?
● A make-up day. Our efforts
will be based in planning for
live instruction
● Busy-work for teachers and
students
● Extra pre-planning
F.A.Q.
Are there plans to cancel?

No, we have not been made aware of any plans to close school at this point. Be sure and check your email several times just in
case this changes.

What about kids without internet access?

There are plans to utilize our infrastructure to allow for connectivity throughout high needs areas. We can utilize wireless
capable busses and create Access Points outside of the School to allow for students to get on.

How will we decide if we close?

The Superintendent and Iowa Department of Education will make this decision with guidance from the CDC and other Health
Officials. Mr Coen will provide as much time as possible for families to make arrangements. Our continuity plan allows for 2 days of
planning prior to delivering instruction.

Will we be able to get into the building?

This is dependent on the advice from the state. If a decontamination process is needed we may , potentially, not be able to
return to the building.
F.A.Q.
What if I am horrible with technology?

All instructional coaches and principals will be available to assist you with lesson delivery during this time. Please don´t
hesitate to contact Liz (319)759-9480 or David (563)581-2448

What if I get sick and can't complete lessons?

Both David and Liz will have access to all of the Google Classrooms. They will ensure that the lesson for the day is delivered.
Please continue to report absences into Aesop and text David to ensure all students are given instruction

What about Special Education Delivery?

The continuity plan has been reviewed by Shawn Stringer. We have plans in place to offer SDI as part of our plan. Also, as
needed (rare instances) we will offer compensatory education during the summer.
 Today
We are utilizing Collective Teacher
Efficacy. No one is the expert, we don't
have all of the answers, but working
together we can get through this. This is
a challenging time for our World,
Nation, State, City and District
requiring tough decisions to be made.
Together we will do this!

#GrayhoundNation
Learning Design for the Day

- Get logged into the Google Classroom for the day

- All staff members will be at different levels of comfort
for each step.
- Before each step, we’ll identify the resident experts, or
something like that!
- Work together and share ideas
- Square breathe if necessary, you’ve got this!
1. Create Google Classroom if you have not
done so. Add Mark and Wes as teachers.
(In case you are unable to work)
2. Establish a YouTube Channel utilizing
your Gmail.
3. Use Screencastify to create a video and
link this to your YouTube
4. Be prepared to deliver instruction in a
different medium.
5. Invite David, Liz, and a colleague to be a
co-teacher in your “classroom”
Digital Instruction Tools
Continuity of Education Plan
BCSD Spring 2020
GOOGLE CLASSROOM

● TUTORIAL VIDEO

● STEP BY STEP DIRECTIONS

SCREENCASTIFY
● TUTORIAL VIDEO

● STEP BY STEP
DIRECTIONS
CREATING A YOUTUBE
CHANNEL
● TUTORIAL VIDEO

● STEP BY STEP DIRECTIONS (See Step 3)

POSTING A VIDEO TO
YOUTUBE
● TUTORIAL VIDEO

● STEP BY STEP
DIRECTIONS (See Step
4)
INSERTING A LINK IN
GOOGLE DOCS OR
SLIDES
● TUTORIAL VIDEO

● STEP BY STEP DIRECTIONS (see

section on Hyperlinks)
UPLOADING PHOTOS TO
GOOGLE DRIVE FROM
PHONE
● TUTORIAL VIDEO (iPhone)
● TUTORIAL VIDEO (Android)

● STEP BY STEP DIRECTIONS (iPhone)

● STEP BY STEP DIRECTIONS (Android)
TEXTING SERVICES:
GOOGLE VOICE, REMIND, TEXTFREE

● Google Voice is no longer free for new users, only existing users.
● REMIND VIDEO TUTORIAL
● TEXTFREE.US (similar to Google Voice)