April Duvall

1. Navigating "Camera-Ff" Culture and Digital Connection
2. Overcoming Student Skepticism
3. Screen fatigue and asynchronous engagement gaps
4. Identifying and supporting "invisible" mental health needs

1. Asynchronous "Office Hours", 1-on-1 scheduled check-ins -- students are required to take agency of their learning.
2. Micro-breakout collabs -- students practice navigating group dynamics remotely, active listening, and honoring different communication preferences and giving constructive feedback in a low-stakes digital space.
3. Digital temperature checks and warm up prompts 

In my experience, SEL isn't a separate subject on a schedule—it’s the foundation that makes all academic learning possible. 

Based on daily classroom setting, SEL is personally defined as:

The Architecture for Learning: A child who is anxious, overwhelmed, or dysregulated cannot absorb math or reading. SEL is teaching kids the tools to recognize when their "emotional engine" is running too fast or slow, and giving them practical strategies to reset so they can focus.
Practicing Life Skills in a Low-Stakes Environment: SEL means explicitly teaching skills adults often assume kids just pick up; how to navigate group work when… >>>

Designing VR will take a lot of time and patience on my behalf. It will also require the proper software and equipment which I do not yet have. I see value in including this in my curriculum but I can see it will not be an overnight development.

Comment on Avi Levitt's post: I agree! This was fascinating to me. I think students could really benefit from this experience. 

Comment on Garrett Lampe's post: I agree with this. I have two monitors but the rest of the computer/software I am lacking. 

Comment on Rebecca Schirmer's post: Yes, I also work in an online schooling format and feel this would be helpful for my students who experience anxiety. It would also be great for career exploration opportunities and immersive content experiences.