Connect

2020 furthered our understanding of the importance and nuances of connecting with others. Our attempts at connecting at a distance produced mixed results. For a more in-depth description of connecting in schools, see our CARES Model Overview white paper and CARESModel.org.

    1. Making connections for professional support

      1. Classroom ideas (see #remoteteaching on Twitter)

      2. Find the right niche

        1. Grade

        2. Discipline

    2. Making connections for social support

      1. “Sometimes what educators need most are spaces to support each other.” (Trust et al., 2020)

      2. Not alone

      3. Frustration

      4. Anxiety

    3. Making connections with the family and caregivers for younger students.