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with these tasks • I wonder if the format and design of the teacher plans/schedule plays a role in initiation, student engagement and task completion. Example: when slides are scaffolded and links are embedded. • I wonder what are we doing right that is "engaging" and what are we doing that is "not engaging" • I wonder whether teachers can do cross-class breakout rooms for kids to socialize in RLA (e.g. students from Ms. Blazey class and Ms. Stevenson class for 5th Grade) This year's Hybrid and RLA models are each unique and have their own successes and challenges. This working group spent some time reflecting upon these and also considering what initiatives we should consider keeping even in a regular school setting. Strengths & Successes • RLA: for those concerned about health and safety, the RLA model is an important option. 5th grade, students are mostly independent and can transition between subject areas/links. • RLA: 5th grade teacher has virtual classroom management strategies that seem effective • In- school weeks have been going well • Students are happy to see friends during the in-school weeks • Staff and students appeared to be settled in and needs are being met • Kindergarten and first grade students have been amazing at picking up the technology we use. Needs & Challenges • 6-8 weeks between the last set of books. Having leisure books during this remote period would have been helpful • The snow day/remote weeks have prevented RLA distribution and pick up • The blue week structure is very different from the gold week. The blue weeks require increased student independence and work completion remains a challenge for some students. • Unclear if students are doing work but just not turning it in • How do we strike a balance between challenge and engagement? • Teaching in the digital environment is challenging • Students may be having different experiences Initiatives that we should consider keeping