Elizabeth Watts Bromery - Teaching in the Global Pandemic - USA

The video discusses a teacher's experience adapting to remote and hybrid teaching during the pandemic. It covers the transition to online learning, the use of Microsoft Teams, and the implementation of project-based learning. The teacher emphasizes the importance of student feedback, quality checks, and professional community engagement to support both academic and emotional well-being.

What was the initial response of the school district to the pandemic in March 2020?

• They continued in-person classes.

• They distributed laptops and moved to remote learning.

• They canceled the school year.

• They switched to a hybrid model immediately.

Which platform did the teacher use for live synchronous lessons starting in August 2020?

• Google Meet

• Skype

• Zoom

• Microsoft Teams

What was a new teaching method the teacher adopted for Pre-AP English classes?

• In-person workshops

• Pre-recorded lessons

• Live lectures only

• Group projects

What technology did the teacher use to connect with both in-person and remote students?

• Cameras

• Projectors

• Smartboards

• Tablets

How did the teacher organize small group work in American Literature classes?

• Alphabetically

• Using diagnostic data

• Based on student choice

• By random selection

What framework did the teacher use for poetry analysis?

• Understanding Poetry

• How to Make a Poem Fit

• Poetry for Beginners

• Advanced Poetry Techniques

What was a key focus of the teacher's project-based learning approach?

• Memorization of facts

• Lecture-based teaching

• Independent research

• Scaffolded instruction

What practice did the teacher introduce to support students' social-emotional wellness?

• Daily quizzes

• Weekly tests

• Extra homework

• Mindfulness minutes

How did the teacher ensure quality in student work?

• By grading strictly

• Through weekly exams

• Through peer feedback and checklists

• By assigning more homework

What was the teacher's approach to professional development during the pandemic?

• Watching online tutorials

• Attending conferences

• Engaging with a professional learning community

• Reading educational books