Christina – your video was REALLY good! Congratulations!
After 3 weeks of trying, I have discovered that the recorded videos should not exceed 30 minutes or so. By the time they do the craft, they have run out of steam. Plus, my kids are then doing a 15 minute Zoom class with me so I can reinforce vocabulary. During the last 2 Zoom classes, I have found a 2-3 minute video on YouTube that reinforces the vocabulary and then we talk about the video. They really enjoyed that. I emailed the link for the video along with a trancript in both languages for the parents to use as an additional tool.
I have also learned that I need to send a text message to the families right before our short Zoom session. We are all having a hard time keeping track of time or what day it is for that matter! Several have really struggled, so I added that to my to-do’s prior to each Zoom class.
The Zoom classes are an important piece. It keeps us connected and the parents tell me how much the kids look forward to the interaction with their friends and teacher – even if it is very brief.
In May, I will start another 10-week session using 30 minute, weekly recorded classes with 15-minute Zoom sessions. I have also learned that 8 kids are the maximum number for a Zoom session. This ensures that everyone gets a turn to talk.
I’m enjoying this thread! Everyone keep posting ideas and questions!
Best,
Barbara
PS – here is a clip of a couple of my cuties doing a recorded class with me in their home:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=sdMyp8LvGaU&feature=emb_logo