We officially have a Google Classroom and a Khan Academy class. The Google Classroom code has been sent via email (please go sign up) and the Khan Academy code is posted in Google Classroom.
Please try to do both assignments early in the week so we can work out any kinks before next week. I am still figuring out Khan Academy, so feedback and patience will be required on your part.
Looking ahead to remote learning part 3, I will try and post my own videos and lessons but I am also looking for suggestions on supplementary learning that we can do together. This should be chemistry adjacent, but does not have to be “normal” chemistry. My ideas so far:
- Start a book club. We could pick a book (or have a choice of a few) and read it together. If we can’t find one that is easily accessible online, I can always read it like an audiobook and share the files.
- We could binge some educational videos together. There are plenty of documentaries and other educational stuff on different streaming services, or YouTube, and then start a discussion board or do something based on what we watch.
- We could try class games. We could do online ones like Minecraft, or something like one-on-one games like chess or Scrabble. If a couple of people are into it, we could also try online table top RPGs like Dungeons and Dragons (but put an educational spin on it?)
- Puzzles and riddles are also a good thing to do in groups, but people would need to promise not to find answers online (We can try to invent our own, but that would take some time).
- Internet and social media scavenger hunts. We could make lists of online challenges or things to find online. I can open up my SnapChat and Instagram so you can send me messages, or you can email me what you find.
Ok, this post got a little long… TL;DR: If you have suggestions for fun and educational things to do as a class, please share. I am open to suggestions.
Also, stay safe, wash your hands, and check in with your friends to make sure they are doing the same.
