Webinar: Connecting and Communication with your Students During Challenging Times

Description:
The foundation for a healthy, creative, and vibrant classroom is the connection and communication between the teacher and student. In the challenging contexts of remote and hybrid learning, fostering personal connections with students can be tough, but it is more necessary than ever. This webinar will review the research and methods suited for connecting with students during hybrid and remote learning. Research and methods applicable for the elementary, middle, and high school levels will be shared and modeled.
Presenters:
  • Tricia Fuglestad is a K-5 art teacher at Dryden Elementary in Arlington Heights. She seeks to reach the whole child when designing instruction and art lessons.
  • Chris Grodoski is a Middle-Level Art and Design Educator at Franklin Middle School in Wheaton. His recent research includes work on creativity, engagement, and empathy.
  • Jen Wargin is a High School art teacher and Instructional Coach from Oak Lawn Community High School. Her current focus is integrating Social Emotional Learning within the art curriculum and attempting to rock remote learning!