Home Classroom Makeover | Reorganizing My Virtual Teaching Space

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@martinabrown8678 3 жыл бұрын

Michelle, I am a retired teacher with over 32 years of experience in grades 1-12. I started teaching before there were computers or technology in the classroom. I retired in 2012 but continue to substitute teach often on long term basis. This means that I have to plan and find or create lessons including virtual materials. Your KZfaq videos have been such a tremendous help! Because of your videos, I am succeeding with Google Slides. My question - is do you have videos on how to create and use Google Forms and Docs? Congratulations to you and Billy on your recent marriage! Thank you again for your instructive videos!

@vickyintexas3358 3 жыл бұрын

Rolling garment rack + cute shower curtain works great as a background for online school. (If you need to hide your mess or the other person in the room also telecommuting.) Thank you so much for these videos!

@theawesomefossums 3 жыл бұрын

I applaud you for admitting to over thinking and showing your changes. There was that frenzy I think among all teachers trying to create a classroom space at home and go all out at the beginning of the year. Of course, it takes time to figure out what works best for you, and each teacher is different. Your office classroom looks great! Thanks for sharing!

@pres753 3 жыл бұрын

i’ve been reorganizing my bedroom for virtual school! this really helped as motivation to know i’m not the only one doing this!❤️

@drproactive1 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad that you're happy with your new set-up. I bought a garment rack (Amazon) on wheels. I have my pocket chart hanging from it with book rings, lights around it AND it easily rolls out of the way and takes up very little space when I'm not using it, because I just push it against the wall. I can roll it closer to the camera when I need it for class, & move it out of the way with one foot. Just a thought! My next goal is to use the back side of it to somehow attach my magnetic dry-erase board!

@mitzie-annjackson4437 3 жыл бұрын

I did this a week ago in my home classroom. So we are thinking alike. 🥰

@CatherineAnnRoman707 3 жыл бұрын

Omg when this all started in the spring my mom got a standing desk attachment and my co-teachers husband made her a standing desk attachment. I honestly think you’d love it especially for teaching :)

@paytonrose9620 3 жыл бұрын

Getting ready to mentally prepare myself for the day back to school from break

@sarahcaryabstones5739 3 жыл бұрын

TOTALLY have rearranged my teaching-from-home area a few times as well :) I count it as exercise for the day sometimes, LOL!!!

@russellpalatiere8852 3 жыл бұрын

I love this!! Out with what didn’t work or drove you nuts and in with the new! The new year allows us to reflect on the previous year and what changes need to be made! Love the massager. I need to get one for myself and my poor back!!

@laurarisdallminnesotateach4914 3 жыл бұрын

Love it! I’ve rearranged my background so many times! And I agree, the background is not as important as we thought! The kids just need to see YOU! ❤️

@kimscooterjamieson 3 жыл бұрын

I love the new revamp office. Looks so good. I absolutely love your videos.

@emilypacheco2074 3 жыл бұрын

I do this every year even in my real-life classroom for the last 11 years. It helps to make it feel like a new year and learn from our experience with our kiddos that we get every year.

@jrebj00 3 жыл бұрын

I think my first...probably 5 years of teaching, I’d rearrange my entire classroom somewhere between January and March so I definitely get needing to change up the home space!

@ObsessedxTisdale 3 жыл бұрын

Wooow! Every time that I watch your videos I feel more and more motivated. To be honest, you're a great inspiration to me and you're literally everything I aspire to be and do as a teacher. I hope you always keep that spark of positivity with your profession because you inspire others to be better and learn to take things in a calm way, and it's okay to change once in a while as we figure out what's best for us, especially during these times. I send you a big hug from Mexico, and of course, you're doing an AMAZING job!! ♥

@Jesusfreak2 3 жыл бұрын

I look up to you and Teach my friends “kids” aka dolls! When I grow up I want to be a 4th grade teacher! I’m in the fifth grade so I still have awhile :(

@marjpoirier7386 3 жыл бұрын

Happy New Year from Kenora, Canada. This is exactly what is on my agenda today. And Ugh! I have a corner just like yours to tackle today. I have to say that I am a retired teacher who has come back to the world of virtual teaching and I have appreciated your videos, your enthusiasm so much. You have given me the courage to try something that I didn’t think I had in me to do. So thank you so much!

@mckee309 3 жыл бұрын

Also in Ontario and getting ready for our Distance Learning week tomorrow. Using lots of great tips from this channel to organize things. Good luck with the return!

@anitaweir1480 3 жыл бұрын

This is totally me as well, routine and organizing differently over time!!

@lewism1847 3 жыл бұрын

I’m like you! I have been reorganising my bedroom and virtual school classroom room. Love the video ❤️❤️❤️

@serenitym.simpson3862 3 жыл бұрын

I love this especially when you said the ;part of overthinking it, I am virtual again, so far for two weeks, and it is going much more smoothly because I am keeping it simple and light! Thanks for your videos as always, I love them!

@christinefischer9938 3 жыл бұрын

It's a good change! Having a functional space makes sense. Happy New Year!

@melanieleis9574 3 жыл бұрын

I have to tell you, you have been my saving grace for virtual teaching! Thank you for the many incredible ideas and resources that you share. Happy New Year!

@francoismarquis7701 3 жыл бұрын

I just wanted to say that your videos are amazing. The content and your attitude have been truly inspiring. I have most definitely revamped my virtual classroom with some of your ideas and its the first time this year that I truly feel on top of the incredibly daunting task of teaching in the virtual classroom. This is my 10th year of teaching and it's nice to know that I still love learning how to do it better. Thanks for everything that you do.

@heidiwitter4490 3 жыл бұрын

Another good use of my time! Thank you for being you. I am THE SAME WAY. I love my routines and boundaries I set for myself, but shakin' it up feels good too. Really excited about 2021 over here...

@kylielewis7543 3 жыл бұрын

Happy New Year, Michelle! I absolutely loved that you changed up your work space, it looks great! 🤍✨

@a.burrows-blair6434 3 жыл бұрын

Oh man I wish I was able to stay home and remain virtual. So many ideas I had for my space 😭 It looks very functional, though!

@vickylin5126 3 жыл бұрын

I really like your vlogs better than your school related videos. So hope there can be more vlogs. I think you need one of those movable desks that can move up and down for easier teaching.

@learningenglishatthereadin6240 3 жыл бұрын

Happy new year, Michelle! Here's to changes! and hopefully for the better.

@cynthiahernandez2667 3 жыл бұрын

I’m getting ready for homeschooling my 4th grader to start back up tomorrow (first year doing homeschool), ah how time flies when it’s the holiday season lol

@vito4456 3 жыл бұрын

Especially right now, I'm so grateful for you teachers. Thank you all for what you do, and I love the new renovation. ❤️❤️❤️

@rylanwheeler8986 3 жыл бұрын

Can you do more of these types of videos. They are very satisfying to watch and make my day. Thank you!

@karenasher726 3 жыл бұрын

I have an identical personality to you! It makes me smile! I AM NOT ALONE!

@paulanelson2166 3 жыл бұрын

Happy New Year Michelle! I was starting to plan for the week when something said go see what Michelle is up to (Totally looking for a reason to procrastinate). Thank you for the inspiration to clean up my workspace and make it look cute and user friendly!

@xNCFOREVERx 3 жыл бұрын

Same here. Organizing is fun

@julietamalo6881 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing the new organization of your room, Michelle. It looks so much neater now. Happy New Year 2021. God bless you.

@AlexSmith-sz3mu 3 жыл бұрын

I really like your new classroom setup.

@ginnygibson6765 3 жыл бұрын

I am so much like this! I love routine but I also love to change things up. I’ve changed my classroom about 5 times already since August.

@RunPlayHaveFun 3 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to seeing my students. I miss my students and whenever I go on vacation my kinders tell me they missed me so much!

@alyssaliyanadioquino3971 3 жыл бұрын

Today is literally my first day back teaching for the year but this made me wanna redo my workspace. :))

@sustainableteacheryt 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely need a massage thing of these while I’m editing my videos for my clases!!!

@lorzabregar950 3 жыл бұрын

Wishing to have that kind of virtual classroom specially your computer chair love it...

@favoritedrink1970 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Michelle, ORDERED your 2021 Planner (G-Slides). During break, I enjoyed Teaching-to-the-Top PODCAST, caught up on missed and others listened 2+ times). Now getting my desk cleaned up as I view this video. 🤗This afternoon I am rewatching your playlist “Virtual Teaching 2020” Here in Cali we’ll continue Distance Learning this Spring until further notice 😳 MANY THANKS 💕🎉

@lingualatinacummagistrabarbara 3 жыл бұрын

I use another web cam pointed towards the whiteboard in case I have to explain sth to students. It is a good way to stand up and avoid backache! Nice home classroom! Happy new year!

@kerrywatson8041 3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes cute and staged rooms are not realistic. We all do it! I like your 2021 goal to have everything in your life serve a purpose. Happy New Year! I enjoy all your videos. 🌸🌈🦋🧚🏻✨

@emersonszott5292 3 жыл бұрын

Finally another person who uses google meets! And who anyone else uses google meets, when you use zoom do you feel like a noob

@justplainpeachy9352 3 жыл бұрын

What a motivating video! I have been feeling in a bit of a funk lately. It’s time to turn this train around and get motivated again. Time is going to pass either way. Let’s make the best of it! ~ Thanks for the motivation I needed. Can’t wait to see more videos. ❤️

@kylielewis7543 3 жыл бұрын

I have changed up my work space because I felt cramped in it and I feel WAY flexible after I renovated it! 😄

@donnabingen6464 3 жыл бұрын

Happy New Year Michelle! We are back to zoom learning tomorrow. I just rearranged my desk and it gave me more room and I can look out the window and I think that will help as well.

@ms.b8734 3 жыл бұрын

Happy New Year!!! You Rock...I Enjoy Watching Your Videos!!! 😀😀👍🏾👍🏾🎉🎉

@mrsfed.4110 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing another motivational video. Happy New Year.

@AnaRuiz-cj4uq 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Michelle! Happy New Year! I wish you the best on 2021!

@amthebest21 3 жыл бұрын

I love your ideas their so creative!!!!!!!!!!!

@ellapeetz8765 3 жыл бұрын

Happy New Year Michelle!! 🥳❤️🥳

@emilianorosales235 3 жыл бұрын

POV:schools tomorrow and you don’t wanna go back btw happy new year

@hayden0006 3 жыл бұрын

im not going back until the 18th so ive got online learning too😂😂

@ronellehasse3872 3 жыл бұрын

Yes now please be quiet

@loveferris10 3 жыл бұрын

Weirdly, I go back on Friday...😂😂

@aesthxticsumm3r757 3 жыл бұрын

Yep

@earthtominiryu 3 жыл бұрын

break was so short :(

@Autumnpaige19 3 жыл бұрын

Starting the video I said omg that’s me! Love consistency but also love change! 💕

@pattiesposito3122 3 жыл бұрын

Lol I lasted about two weeks in my at home space. I had the same reasons. I had a wall behind me and was squished. My body ached. Heading back tomorrow for a week remotely then hybrid.

@lisamaria267 3 жыл бұрын

Happy NEW Year! 🎊🎆

@alysonserenastone2917 3 жыл бұрын

PD tomorrow and I don't want to go. Kids come on Tuesday. This made me feel a little better. :)

@markw2521 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your helpful videos. Wondering what you use for a document camera setup, of if you have found a work around.

@victoriaLL345 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Thanks for sharing.

@iancarr.37 3 жыл бұрын

“To keep track of stuff I have to keep track off”, Michelle Emerson, January 2021

@PocketfulofPrimary 3 жыл бұрын

This is the quote I will live by 😂

@iancarr.37 3 жыл бұрын

Ahhh 😦! You responded to my comment yay!!!!!

@katyyiyi9430 3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@danni9187 3 жыл бұрын

@@iancarr.37 I am so happy for you I love you soooo much

@matildafisher1893 3 жыл бұрын

I would maybe make a little gallery wall surrounding the whiteboard amazon has some cute wall decals maybe just framed photos

@dulcie-jaynehargest7045 3 жыл бұрын

I like routine and consistency as well, and sometimes I try to switch it up. But I need to stick to it. Do you have any tips for me?

@marlovessara 3 жыл бұрын

I literally haven’t watched you in like forever 😭

@mrjoaquinsito 3 жыл бұрын

Happy 2021 Mrs.Ferre

@faryalshahan1024 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice, really impressive 👍👍👍

@ninafanka511 3 жыл бұрын

Happy New Year💕

@kristenchristiansen9439 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a changer-upper, too! Interested to see how things work for you in front of the window...I had to move away from the window because as the sun moved, I became blinded (and splotchy on camera!)

@KiristieK 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing

@alishacookson3311 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos and new set up! Were did you get your desk? Did it come with the two drawers on top where your monitor is?

@sandraperez2490 3 жыл бұрын

Happy New Year Mrs...helo from Belize. Thanks for this...need to fix up my area also...getting a little too ugh

@sushenmaraj8364 3 жыл бұрын

I dont have a cute background behind me all I have from since the start is a whiteboard which they see on Zoom/Google classroom. Thats all I need along with my markers, eraser and books

@cristalmaldonado631 3 жыл бұрын

Also happy new yearrr

@christylabarbera2921 3 жыл бұрын

I love your new space and that you have that direct light coming in. How do you keep from having a glare on your glasses?? Whenever I do a Zoom session, I have extreme glare and reflection of my monitor.

@mdking70 3 жыл бұрын

Happy New Year! Where did you get your black and white pen holder and planner/notebook?

@jacasserie2 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful setup! I use my whiteboard to work out problems and for science too. We also have to post our Learning Goals EVERYWHERE ie Google slides, on my whiteboard. I also have the my name, contact information and daily schedule on a mini bulletin board that’s behind me. I have to take down my Christmas lights, stocking, Christmas sign, and bulbs today :(. NOT ready to be done with this holiday break!!! How many days till spring break?????

@teresitasalazar8472 3 жыл бұрын

Happy new year I love you so much I wish I can meet you in person you inspire me so much🎉🎉🎉🎉

@kristirozum4917 3 жыл бұрын

I need to update my home office. Where did your two desks come from?

@jo-annguthur7314 3 жыл бұрын

@Pocketfulofprimary, just wondering if you could do an updated lesson planner video. Do you still in 2021 use digital lesson planning or have you found a better way to lesson plan?? advice? Thanks

@bobp1016 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you get your extra long cart? I have been trying to find a longer cart.

@cyazzie9269 3 жыл бұрын

I'd like to see a close up and break down explanation of your 3-tiered cart.

@amandamorey883 3 жыл бұрын

I love that desk. Where did you get it?

@rm5146 3 жыл бұрын

My desk faces the window in my room too and I love it. I only wonder why you didn’t put the rolling cart on the left side of your desk? That way it would be easier to move out and give more access to the closet.

@PocketfulofPrimary 3 жыл бұрын

I would rather be able to open the closet at any time without moving the cart... plus, I like that my desk is centered on the wall!

@mariamalnuaimi6168 3 жыл бұрын

Happy new year🎉 I love this teacher she is always kind to the students I hope if she is my teacher love you I hope you answer my comment love Mariam💜

@MathWitMsJ 2 жыл бұрын

Where did u get the monitor riser/stand situation?

@janmarismarin9255 3 жыл бұрын

Where can I get the lightbulb border?

@reversesneeze 3 жыл бұрын

Imagine your students watch your KZfaq videos and when you see that in class they are like nice setup

@dianaconner7970 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you get your desk and the elevated platform for the monitor?

@Shelfgrowth 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have any tips for a mid-year Google Classroom cleanup? I need help! Can I archive old weeks? Do I need to create a new classroom to streamline?