Math Teaching During COVID-19 School Closures with Michael Pershan
To support teachers in the midst of the recent COVID-19 pandemic, TeachLab is switching our focus to highlight tools and strategies for effective teaching during this time. Today we talk with Michael Pershan. He is a New York City math teacher at one of the first schools in the country to shut down in the face of COVID-19. At his school, the goal was to transition fully to synchronous distance learning. Michael joins Justin Reich to discuss what we know about online and distance learning, and what's feasible for a math teacher to do.
- Michael’s experience and challenges in the midst of Coronavirus
- How to create a base for kids to keep learning
- Issues of synchronous online learning
- Alternative methods of distance learning
- Looking at the needs of different age groups and those who need extra support
- Equity issues around access and technology
- Strategy and planning in the midst of emergencies
About Our Guest: Michael Pershan
Michael Pershan is an elementary, middle and high school teacher in NYC. Learn more about Micheal on Twitter @mpershan You can read about Michael’s professional history here and check out some of his writing here.
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Produced by Aimee Corrigan and Garrett Beazley
Recorded by Justin Reich and Michael Pershan
Edited by Aimee Corrigan
Mixed by Garrett Beazley
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