Weekly Tribes Online 2020: Rename yourself and…

This is great for a closing reflection, check for understanding, or just some heartfelt inclusion or appreciation. We did this in a recent (and excellent) class I recently took from PYE (Partners for Youth Empowerment) Once you have taught your participants in Zoom how to remake themselves, AS everyone to remake themselves with adjectives […]

Weekly Tribes Online 2020: Make an inspiring video

Palisades Elementary in southern California has been utilizing the Tribes process and here is what they created for their students to welcome them back to school. Perhaps this will inspire you to make one of your own.

Weekly Tribes Online 2020: Passing the Online Talking Stick

This idea comes from Kinsley, a facilitator at Peace Learning Center. Choose an object, either real or imaginary and take turns ‘throwing’ and ‘catching’ it in Zoom or some other platform where all can be seen. For example, pass the imaginary basketball to designate who will speak next – it is helpful to ask, “Who’s […]

Weekly Tribes Online 2020: Mutual Respect

Thanks to Kassie, a current student in the Tribes BOC (Basic Online Course), this video not only communicates ‘Mutual Respect’, but also the timeliness of online learning. Kassies teaches at the CornerStone School.

Hand Signals to use for Online Learning

Use different hand signals to maximize participation, engagement, and understanding. Thanks to Tribes Trainer Cindy Robinson for posting this on fb: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9T99GAWuKE

Weekly Tribes 2020: Online Tribes for Mother’s Day

This comes from Megan in Budapest, Hungary. Her school, Happy Kids, has been closed for 5 weeks, but Megan continues to find a way to stay connected and help her students and families do the same. Here is her plan for a Zoom meeting with 10 people at a time (mom’s and kids): Greetings […]

Weekly Tribes: Resource for home-schooling

Part of our Transformative Learning Alliance, check out this resource from HEART: Coronavirus Outbreak: Free Resources for Parents and Teachers

Weekly Tribes: Everyday Circles: Easy and Every Day

Everyday Circles: Easy and Every Day See how you can use this SEL-based curriculum for your remote and virtual learning adventures during this time of school closure. https://tribes.com/blogposts/get-everyday-circles-cards-now/

Weekly Tribes 2020: Enhancing Teacher Practices – 14 day challenge

Meet my friend and fellow Tribes trainer Cindy Robinson and take her 14 day challenge starting today! 14 Day Challenge

Weekly Tribes 202 : Just OK is Not OK…

How Tribes-like! http://www.storiesfromschoolaz.org/just-ok-ok/?