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Distance Learning ideas vs Zoom or other video conference platform.

Distance Learning ideas vs Zoom or other video conference platform.

Distance Learning ideas vs Zoom or other video conference platform.

Distance Learning ideas vs Zoom or other video conference platform.

Tips for teaching in self-isolation.

Distance Learning ideas vs Zoom or other video conference platform.

Distance Learning ideas vs Zoom or other video conference platform.

Distance Learning ideas vs Zoom or other video conference platform.

Activities for online video conference platform such as Zoom.

A checklist to help you separate your school and home life, while teaching remotely.

Distance Learning ideas vs Zoom or other video conference platform.

Distance Learning ideas vs Zoom or other video conference platform.

Tips on doing an online performance using a video conferencing tool such as Zoom.

There are 2 versions of the Drama Teacher School Year calendar. One is a monthly calendar with an inspirational quote and image per month; the second is a portrait-layout booklet version that can be customized to any school year.

An interview with Lauren Carr - discussing alternative performance options.

The experiences detailed here can be used during online sessions for Warm-ups, Collaboration, Cool Downs. Students experience the 21st Century Skills-Creative Thinking, Critical Thinking, Communication and Collaboration (by distance).

Links to FlipGrid & EdPuzzle, along with extensions on how to use these tools in the drama classroom.

A collection of 15 scenes in which no two characters get within six feet of each other. Use them to explore the physical and emotional distance between people - what causes us to stay apart? Great for class work and competition, and where social distancing is required in class.

10 traditional drama activities, adapted for the virtual/online classroom.

When teaching classes via video conferencing, it’s good to think about what’s going on behind you. This doesn’t mean pets walking through your virtual classroom or visible piles of laundry in view of your camera, although those should probably be kept out of view as much as possible! Having an interesting and creative background can grab students’ attention, be a conversation starter, or make them laugh. It’s also fun to switch things up and create a fresh atmosphere for your virtual classroom.