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SEL in Bytes: Quick Wins for Emotional Well-Being in Any Classroom

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Session description

Learn how to integrate Social Emotional Learning (SEL) into your digital classroom with quick, actionable strategies. This fast-paced session provides practical tools to create a supportive virtual environment, enhancing student well-being and fostering a caring, connected online community. Perfect for educators seeking immediate, impactful SEL practices.

Outline

I. Introduction and Objectives (3 minutes)

Welcome and Overview
Brief introduction to Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in digital classrooms
Session objectives:
Quick micro SEL practices
Data-driven strategies for emotional well-being
Immediate tools for online educators
II. Why SEL is Essential for Digital Classrooms (5 minutes)

The Importance of SEL
Key benefits of integrating SEL in online learning (e.g., increased engagement, emotional support)
Specific challenges of maintaining emotional connection in virtual classrooms
Quick Statistic or Example
A brief, impactful data point to emphasize the value of SEL
III. Micro SEL Moments: Quick Wins (8 minutes)

What Are Micro SEL Moments?
Short, impactful practices that can be easily integrated into digital classrooms
Practical Examples
Morning check-ins (digital tools for emotional check-ins)
Mindfulness breaks (1-minute breathing or relaxation activities)
Interactive Demo
Live participation: Attendees practice a digital check-in or mindfulness activity
IV. Data-Driven SEL Strategies (7 minutes)

Using Data to Inform SEL Practices
Quick overview of using engagement data or surveys to tailor SEL interventions
Example of Data-Driven SEL
Brief case study or real-world example showing data in action
Interactive Q&A
Attendees share ideas or questions about using data for SEL
V. Practical Tools for Immediate Use (5 minutes)

Overview of Digital Tools
Highlight one or two platforms for SEL (e.g., Google Forms for check-ins, Flip for reflection activities)
Quick Demonstration
Show how to use a selected tool for SEL in digital classrooms
VI. Recap and Key Takeaways (2 minutes)

Summary of Core Concepts
Micro SEL moments and data-driven approaches
Actionable tools for online educators
Final Reflection
Ask attendees to share a quick takeaway or an SEL strategy they plan to implement

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Supporting research

1. Importance of SEL in Online Classrooms
"The Impact of Enhancing Students' Social and Emotional Learning: A Meta-Analysis of School-Based Universal Interventions" (2011) by Joseph A. Durlak et al.

https://srcd.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1467-8624.2010.01564.x

2. SEL and Equity
"SEL as a Lever for Equity" (2021) by CASEL

https://schoolguide.casel.org/what-is-sel/equity-and-sel/#:~:text=SEL%20can%20be%20a%20lever,in%20reaching%20their%20fullest%20potential.

3. Social Emotional Learning Support in Virtual Learning
California Department of Education

https://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/se/seldistance.asp

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Presenters

Erica Shumaker

Advocacy Co-Chair

EdTech Leaders Alliance

Session specifications

Topic:

Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

Grade level:

PK-12

Audience:

Teacher Development, Teacher, Technology Coach/Trainer

Attendee devices:

Devices not needed

Subject area:

Teacher Education, Technology Education

ISTE Standards:

For Educators:
Designer

Use technology to create, adapt and personalize learning experiences that foster independent learning and accommodate learner differences and needs.

For Students:
Empowered Learner

Build networks and customize their learning environments in ways that support the learning process.

Global Collaborator

Use collaborative technologies to work with others, including peers, experts or community members, to examine issues and problems from multiple viewpoints.

TLPs:

Cultivate Belonging, Prioritize authentic experiences