December 15, 2020

Tip Tuesday: Virtual Holiday Parties That Totally Sleigh

Maddie from EdTech Classroom

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Tip Tuesday: Virtual Holiday Parties That Totally Sleigh

In Episode 5 of our Tip Tuesday video series, K-5 STEM teacher and EdTech coach Maddie shares her top three virtual holiday party ideas. From creating virtual snowmen to hosting virtual scavenger hunts, Maddie approaches these activities from an inclusive and classroom community-building perspective.

No matter how you choose to celebrate this year, these helpful tips will bring you and your students a virtual holiday party that totally sleighs!

Hear Maddie’s tips in the video. You might recognize Pear Deck in the line-up!

Download the Pear Deck slides for winter fun here!

Where to find Maddie online:
https://edtech-class.com/
EdTech Classroom YouTube
EdTech Classroom Podcast
Instagram: @edtechclass

Watch the previous episode of Tip Tuesday.

Watch Maddie’s other Tip Tuesday video.

Maddie from EdTech Classroom

EdTech Coach, STEM Teacher, Podcaster, YouTuber

Maddie is a K-5 STEM teacher and education technology coach from Los Angeles, CA. Passionate about education technology and project-based learning, she currently runs EdTech Classroom, the blog, podcast, and YouTube channel. Before becoming a STEM teacher, Maddie received her Master’s in Technology, Innovation, and Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

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