Branching Out is a weekly, bite-sized videos from our Professional Learning Department filled with engaging instructional strategies that can be implemented in any classroom.
You can find a sample of the topics covered in Branching Out below. To browse all videos, visit the Kane County ROE YouTube page.
SIGNIFICANT 24
Here is a timely strategy for when your students return from winter break called “Significant 24”! This title references the first day of school following an extended break, and Faye Licari walks you through how you can reacclimate students for learning with four friendly, easy steps.
DISTRACT THE DISTRACTOR
Have you got a student that may need a little help staying on task? Jordan Eggleson, our Professional Learning Coordinator, is here with a Branching Out tip to help you refocus them and their peers with an easy, lesson-based question!
GOOGLE OR DOODLE
Choice allows students to play to their strengths while also supporting different learning styles. “Google or Doodle” gives them the option to either engage in online research or express their creativity when reflecting on a topic.