Below is a suggested list of responsibilities for the teacher, the facilitator, and the student in the Distance Learning classroom. This list is to help all parties know what is expected of them and what they should do in class. Each classroom is different, so the responsibilities can be altered to create the best classroom scenario for all. These are not mandatory, but are a good strategy to start with. It is a good idea for the teacher to go over responsibilities with the students in the first few days of class so that they know what's expected of them. Likewise, before class or outside of class, it is a good idea for the teacher and facilitator to coordinate how they would like to handle specifics such as grading, attendance, behavior issues, etc...
Developing and delivering course content
Give students and facilitators an outline for the course
Include important dates such as mid-term & finals
Rules and Expectations for the class
Modify and adjust instruction and activities as needed
Review classroom procedures with students
Is comfortable with equipment (basic training)
Review IDL etiquette with students
Student discipline (Teacher, Facilitator, Principal, Superintendent)
Communicate any problems or concerns with SCKDLN Director.
Report any technical problems as soon as they occur to receiving sites and local facilitator and/or SCKDLN Director or Technician.
Provide a list of materials to sites in a timely manner
Allow adequate time for materials to reach students
Let the facilitator know in advance if lab time is going to be needed or other opportunities when the students may need a different room or equipment
Provide remote facilitators with information needed for classroom facilitation
Email address, phone numbers, fax numbers, etc…
Communicate effectively with facilitator at remote sites
Grade homework and keep attendance
Facilitators may help with this
Prepare grades for students
Teachers may have online gradebook access or give grades to appointed person
Have lesson plans available when absent
Manually dial sites when instructed to do so
Is comfortable with equipment (basic training)
Ensures equipment is turned on prior to class time
Communicate effectively with teacher at remote site
Reinforces Teacher’s rules and expectations
Provide remote teachers with information needed for classroom materials
Email address, phone numbers, fax numbers, etc…
Troubleshoot minor technical issues
Rebooting equipment, power on, TV monitor on correct input channel, etc…
Report technical issues as soon as they occur to site technician or DL Coodinator
Also notify the teacher of problems so they are aware why students are not in class
Aide teacher with discipline measures
Handle and distribute homework directed by teacher in a timely manner
Faxing, scanning, emailing, mail, copies
Aide teacher with attendance and grading by teacher’s direction
Have a backup person to handle duties when absent
Manually dial sites when instructed to do so
Participate in class discussions and activities
Prepared for class
Complete assignments on time
Ask questions to clarify instruction
Share and publish work (when applicable)
Work with others to complete assignments (when applicable)
Communicate any problems or technical issues promptly
Be comfortable with the equipment
Adjust camera, mute, etc…
Be aware of microphone and refrain from background noise
Rustling papers, side conversations, etc…
Mute only with instructor permission
Complete and return to site office Student Conduct Form signed by parents