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5 Tips to Manage Student Anxiety When Returning to the Classroom
66% of students are anxious about returning to school, according to the Recovery Village. During COVID-19, many students adjusted to learning from home and being around their families more often. As the world begins to re-open, psychologists are noticing higher general and separation anxiety rates in children as they return to the classroom. (Child Mind Institute). When you prepare your classroom for in-person learning, it is crucial to cater to students’ increased anxiety and foster a learning environment where they feel safe. Continue reading
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Tips to keep video lessons fresh
All month long we have been talking about ideas to boost student engagement here on VAR Connection. One simple way to keep students engaged is simply to freshen things up and introduce some change into the classroom. Even though many educators are still teaching remotely, there are still ways to revamp the virtual space … Continue reading
Why it is important to incorporate movement into the school day?
It’s the new year. Some of you are back to in-person learning while others are still doing remote learning. Even before this crazy pandemic turned everyone’s lives upside down, PE classes and recess were already on the chopping board for many schools across the US. Now you’re coming back to class with these squirrely squirrels that have been … Continue reading
Four Ways to Increase Student Engagement in 2021 (Infographic)
Coming back from Holiday Break is always a challenge, but in early 2021, it can be even more difficult to keep students engaged. Here are four tips to keep students on track in the new year. Continue reading
Extracurriculars in the age of COVID-19
Typically extracurriculars are a great way to encourage students to stay engaged and connect with their peers. In the age of COVID-19, a lot has had to change quickly. For many schools, that has meant cancelling activities, or at the very least changing the way these groups meet and practice. Continue reading
Five tips for keeping students engaged in hybrid learing
With a new school year starting and brand new styles of learning being introduced, it is difficult to know how students will respond. One major point of concern — how will teachers be able to keep students engaged while they are split between learning in the classroom and at home? We’ve put together a list … Continue reading
What tools will Higher Education need for Back to School?
As campuses prepare to welcome students, educators, and staff back for another year of learning, there are a lot of new tools and technologies they will need in order to keep everyone safe and engaged. Supplies needed: Health and Safety In order to stop the spread of germs and keep students and faculty safe, universities … Continue reading
What Tools Will Districts Need for Back to School?
As districts prepare to welcome students, educators, and staff back for another year of learning, there is still a lot of uncertainly about when and if learning will take place in person. In order to reopen their building safely, there are a few tools districts will need to have. Continue reading
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