Teaching from Home? 9 Distance Learning Tips from Educators

Distance learning is a new challenge for many. These educators have found creative ways to bridge the gap between classroom and computer with apps like Reflector, Google Classroom, GoodNotes, Merge Cube and more. See what they have to say. 

Here's my plan for virtual lessons, featuring @goodnotes, @ReflectorApp, @Screencastify, and @MicrosoftTeams along with my iPad. @ShipleyLearning I'd be happy to share this with any teachers who are looking for ways to use their iPadhttps://t.co/IhLiCiwxkp

— Sean Legnini (@SeanBuildsMinds) March 24, 2020

Tools and apps used: Reflector, GoodNotes, Screencastify, Microsoft Teams

edv3ntures 82/366: Did a crash course about conducting classes using @zoom_us with @ibmyp @iborganization teachers from Xiamen, Shanghai and India. I used #zoom and @ReflectorApp Watch it here: https://t.co/Klntafx3Zi #zoom #alphasquirrels @AppleEDU pic.twitter.com/6DJfnuNoRZ

— Mitchel Africa (@mitchelafrica) March 23, 2020

Tools and apps used: Reflector, Zoom

It was so awesome being able to easily mirror my iPhone using @ReflectorApp and demo the @GoogleForEdu Classroom app during my online training with @apsupdate Ts. #edtech #TechTips411 #APSITInspires @APSInstructTech #distancelearning @ahrosser @emilycarle pic.twitter.com/GMTnoS9pdL

— 𝐉𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥, 𝐍𝐁𝐂𝐓 (@apsitjen) March 17, 2020

Tools and apps used: Reflector, Google Classroom

Our recommended setup for teaching online classes with the iPad during #COVID19 crisis (featuring GoodNotes, @zoom_us, @OBSProject, @ReflectorApp) https://t.co/A502zCLe7J

— GoodNotes (@GoodNotesApp) March 12, 2020

Tools and apps used: Reflector, GoodNotes, Zoom, OBS 

I gave today my first 2 virtual lessons using @GoodNotesApp @zoom and @ReflectorApp using my iPad. I can say it was quite a pleasant experience! 👩‍💻👩‍🏫 https://t.co/v4utSWntvh

— Eloísa GarcíaCanseco (@eloisa_gc) March 24, 2020

Tools and apps used: Reflector, GoodNotes, Zoom

If you can't join our free webinars today, check out https://t.co/njgOLa0jEC for a schedule of what's to come! There is still time to join the 9am session!! @MrSteinOnline @axiedu Right now were are chatting #reflectorapp and webinar options for you as the teacher! pic.twitter.com/zB0aCGDC0H

— AXIPD.com (@axipd) March 19, 2020

Tools and apps used: Reflector, AXI professional development

@ReflectorApp great way to demonstrate iOS content and record with webcam as well.

— Neil Arnett (@neil_arnett) March 17, 2020

Tools and apps used: Reflector, Google Classroom, Google Docs

Having fun with online learning. With a potential for a gov't mandated COVID-19 school closure, a little skills refresh with #distancelearning tools. I made a screencast with @useloom, @ReflectorApp, and @NotabilityApp #math #edtech #MFIS @shamber2 https://t.co/Q7lx9UZVj2

— Trevor Cunningham (@chalkjockey) March 8, 2020

Tools and apps used: Reflector, Loom, Notability 

then pair it with @Squirrels reflector and you have a MOBILE WIRELESS doc cam!! :-) https://t.co/UOsIUDV230

— Tricia Louis 👩🏻‍💻 (@talouis) December 6, 2019

Tools and apps used: Reflector as a document camera

By adding in one or two new tools, you can take your in-person lesson to remote teaching in no time.

Share your own #distancelearning tips on Twitter and tag @ReflectorApp.

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