Nicole Zumpano from the Learning Technology Center and a number of tech coaches in Illinois assembled a great document called, "Return to Learn Playbook." One of the things I would like to share (in summary form) is what remote learning looks like at different grade levels. This week, I'll be looking at grades 6 and up.
When it comes to engaging these unique learners, here are some things to consider:
- Students are old enough to have synchronous online lessons
- If a student is absent, consider recording the lesson for the student to view later (please discuss this with your building principal)
- Can "flip" instruction -- create videos for students to watch to present information asynchronously, using synchronous lesson time for practice/discussion/review of material
- Provide online Q & A time and discussions
- Utilize breakout rooms for small group work or re-teaching
- Communication via email -- remind students to check their email regularly
- Remind students to review teacher comments on assignments
- Provide clear expectations for accountability -- attendance, tardies, discussions, assignments, assessments
- Involve parents as necessary
- Use chat as a backchannel, encourage students to assist each other
- Use daily checkins
- Structure lessons to include choice/differentiation with hyperdocs
Wondering what tools to use? Here are some ideas that you might already be familiar with!
- Google Classroom
- YouTube
- EdPuzzle
- Padlet
- Flipgrid
- Kahoot
- PearDeck
- Nearpod
- Poll Everywhere
- Hyperdocs
- Quizizz
- Google Forms
- Socrative
- Gimkit
- Gmail
- Remind
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