92. Real-World Solutions to the Hybrid Teaching Model with Meg Ormiston

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">With school back in session, things have changed. Again. Many schools have gone back to virtual or hybrid and that’s wreaking havoc on kids, teachers, parents, administrators, and the general public. So we’re leaning again (still?) on technology and innovation.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Though the increased rates of COVID is scary and unfortunate, this is an opportunity to embrace new ways of doing things. New ways that we should have been using well before the pandemic.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This week on the podcast, I’m talking again with Meg Ormiston, an educational consultant, about how schools can solve the challenges of remote learning without disrupting the classroom climate. We offer real solutions based on what we’re seeing schools do right and I sincerely hope that some of these ideas get traction on a wider scale.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We also discuss the EdActive Collective and the second annual EdActive summit, which is coming in April 2022.</span></p> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">About Meg Ormiston:</span></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Meg Ormiston, in her role as a consultant, partners with school systems that have committed to 21st century learning experiences for everyone. Meg creates a unique partnership in each district, reflecting the mission, vision, and direction that local leaders identify. Her districtwide projects include guiding teams through the visioning process, designing and delivering professional development, facilitating classroom modeling, developing student leaders in technology, and educating parents.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Meg is the lead author in the NOW Classrooms series of five books all published in 2018. The books, written by 27 practicing educators, are organized into grade bands of k-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 and leadership guide. The NOW Classrooms: Lessons for Enhancing Teaching and Learning Through Technology books are practical and