Thread by @teacher_kelsey, https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1JKZW4ihd-HOEIovfUTL4y7U_0TrURvCuXMRGp5GF43c/edit?usp=sharingStressing about a virtual first day? I was too! I had been [...]

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Stressing about a virtual first day? I was too! I had been Zoom'd out by all the tech trainings and knew the learners and I needed something else! I shared my BitMoji classroom with them. It had 10 hidden clues (links) and students were tasked with...

First Day of Class BitMoji Scavenger Hunt

Clickable classroom for students in our first lesson! We have a great year ahead including lots of uncharted territory and opportunities to grow. I am so excited to get to know you! Click around,...

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creatively telling the story of their new teacher based upon the clues they found. I encouraged them to be silly if they wanted to be or attempt an accurate telling. Then volunteers told their stories (if funny, then still respectful) and I closed by sharing the whole truth.

Many students found that we had a point of connection, and shared it with me. Others just let their silly Middle School selves shine and we all laughed together. One of my favorite creative stories is attached below!

Feel free to click into my BitMoji classroom at the top of this thread and explore the links that students did in order to generate their stories. And if you're stressing about the first day, please use this idea if it resonates with you! #firstdayofschool2020 #edchat

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