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As we head back to school, we’re conscious of the uncertainty running through all aspects of teaching. As your partner in education, we want you to know that Amplify is here to help. Read on to learn more about all the new ways we’re supporting educators and caregivers in remote and hybrid learning environments. |
Amplify Science@Home
Announcing new resources to help you effectively manage the new landscape of back to school: Amplify Science@Home! Designed to support science instruction in no-tech, low-tech, and high-tech environments, you can choose the option that works best for you:
- @Home Units: Strategically modified versions of Amplify Science units take significantly less instructional time than the complete program, and will allow students to engage with science at home.
- @Home Videos: Available for each lesson of Amplify Science in English and Spanish, these videos show versions of original Amplify Science lessons adapted for remote learning and recorded by real Amplify Science teachers.
Learn more in the Program Hub (just make sure you're logged into your account) or find the Program Hub icon in your Global Navigation menu within the digital curriculum. |
Share the Caregiver Hub with your families
Helping families adjust to instruction at home has become a longer-term challenge than we’d expected. We’re pleased to add our support with our new Amplify Science Caregiver Hub. It provides tools and resources in both English and Spanish to help families and guardians navigate the program with their children. Please share freely with your families.
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Spotlight |
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Kirstin Brent, Peninsula School District, Washington
“Kirstin went over and above for me when I first started teaching Amplify Science in the district. She provided a ton of help with her pacing guides, answering my emails, and Google documents and slides. I would have been lost without her help!"
—Vicki Ward, Peninsula School District |
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Join us for weekly webinars about new Amplify Science resources to support remote and hybrid learning as you prepare for back to school and beyond.
- Tuesday, August 18, 1–2 p.m. EDT, Navigating the digital Teacher's Guide (K–5)
- Thursday, August 20, 1–2 p.m. EDT, Navigating the digital Teacher's Guide (6–8)
- Wednesday, August 26, 3–4 p.m. EDT, What's new for 2020-21 (K–8)
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Advice and answers |
We are extending our customer support hours to provide new and returning teachers, as well as caregivers, with the best experience and access to information.
- Get support Monday—Friday from 7 a.m.—10 p.m. EDT and Saturday—Sunday from 10 a.m.—6 p.m. EDT.
- Need help? Contact us.
Amplify Science is here to support you with our new and updated features. Learn more about the following updates:
Don’t miss timely updates in Amplify Science! Check Amplify Chat each week for events, tips, and tricks for back to school. Just click on the chat icon in the lower right corner of your screen. |
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Customer insights |
We want to hear from you! Answer the question below and we’ll share the results with you next month.
What do you do when you have a question about an Amplify product?
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We asked and you responded:
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What is your back-to-school teaching scenario?
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12% • Teaching in a classroom
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41.3% • Teaching remotely
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37.1% • Hybrid of classroom and remote
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16.2% • Not sure yet
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What is your biggest back to school challenge?
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73.4% • Adapting the curriculum for remote and hybrid scenarios
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25.5% • Technical and device support at home
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42.5% • Keeping my students engaged
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2.3% • Reduction of professional development
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Let's connect |
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If you have not done so already, join the Amplify Science Facebook group to collaborate, ask questions, and share ideas to create the best educational experience for your students.
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