TIPS + REMINDERS FOR VIRTUAL LEARNING

• Organize lessons into modules that include prerequisites and/or require students to complete task in order.

• Use Mastery Paths to differentiate instruction and tasks based on a pre-check for levels of proficiency and understanding.

• Host discussions via text, voice, or video

• Post assignments and assessments

  • All students to demonstrate proficiency via text, voice, and video

• Use SpeedGrader to provide feedback via text, voice, or video

• Host videos on YouTube or embed them into Google Slides or Forms

• Use Google Forms assessments to check for understanding and provide immediate feedback.

• Use Google Meet to hold face-to-face online discussions (up to 25 people - split larger groups)

• Monitor students as they collaborate live on a Google Doc

  • Group note taking

  • Group text-coding

  • Group goal-setting and planning

  • Peer editing and feedback

• Use Google Maps/Street View to create virtual field trips

• Provide students with menus or playlists of ways that they can choose specific content and/or modes of instruction (text, video, inquiry, etc.)

Find or create videos that students can watch for direct instruction or enrichment

• Use Screencastify to record your presentations (Google Slides, etc.)

• Record your live courses or pre-record lessons

  • Ask a coach or colleague to record you with your phone and upload the video to Google Drive.

  • Use Swivl to record yourself (follows you around the room)

• Use TedED or EdPuzzle to embed a video, create comprehension questions, add further resources or deeper learning opportunities, participate in online discussions. These tools also contain a repository of lessons designed by fellow educators

• Find videos and lessons in Khan Academy that support what your students are learning.

• Search YouTube for playlists:

  • John Green's Crash Courses

  • Khan Academy

  • Bozeman Science