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MELT 2021 Cancelled
The 2021 MELT Conference, originally scheduled for January 18, 2021 has been cancelled. This past summer it was determined that the conference would be virtual. The heart of the MELT has always been our local teachers willing to present and share the great things happening in their classrooms. Due to the current COVID situation in our schools, with districts changing learning models, this has put added stress on our teachers. The MRVED Superintendents and Principals both thought it would be in the best interest of the MRVED teachers if we cancelled the 2021 MELT. Presenting at the conference is stressful for many people, and there is no reason to add to the stresses of everyday life. The MRVED believes professional development is very important, but the health and well-being of our schools is of greater importance. The MRVED assures everyone that MELT 2022 will be better than ever!
Other News
Sourcewell's Impact Education Conference
If you are in need of clock hours, the Impact Education Conference (previously known as the TIES Conference) will be held January 11-13 virtually. There will be 2 days of live keynotes followed by 60+ breakout sessions. The cost of the conference is only $75 if you register prior to December 4th. This is a great deal for some high quality professional development. The focus of the conference this year is learning from the challenges of 2020 and how the pandemic as accelerated new ideas, enabled creativity, and drove innovative thinking. Click below to find the registration and to learn more.
Veterans Day Activities
Today, November 11, 2020 is Veterans Day. Veterans Day is a day for honoring all those that are currently serving, or have served in the armed forces. It is a great time to bring awareness to our students about the sacrifices the men and women of the armed forces make. It is also a great time to learn a little about WWI and why we celebrate Veterans Day on the 11th day of the 11th month every year. Below are a few activities you can do you with your students to learn about Veterans Day.
Scholastic (Grades 1-5)
WGU (All Grades)
Teacher Planet (All Grades)
History Channel Video (High School)
Google Applied Digital Skills
Tech Tip: Whiteboard.fi
Have you ever wanted to use a digital whiteboard in your class, but did know what to use? If so, checkout Whiteboard.fi. This site is so easy to use, no sign-up necessary. You can create a room and your students can be in it in a matter of minutes. As a teacher, you can see all their boards. This would be great for a hybrid classroom where some kids are at home and some are in the classroom. It doesn't matter where they are, all they need is a device.
