strategies for Online Learning

Community of Inquiry Model

• Successfully Taking Offline Classes Online by Catlin R. Tucker

• Community of Inquiry Framework in Learning Online: Use of Technology Lindita Bektashi

K-12 Teachers and Administrators: Equity and Access

• Here’s What Schools Can Do For the Millions of Students Without Internet Access by Stephen Noonoo in EdSurge

• Why COVID-19 is Our Equity Check by Dena Simmons in ASCD PDF Version

• Unequal Access to Remote Schooling Amid the COVID-19 Threatens to Deepen Global Learning Crisis from Unicef

K-12 Teachers and Administrators: Instructional Preparation

• Keep it Simple, Schools by Justin Reich in ASCD PDF Version

• Getting Ready to Teach Next Year by Mary Burns in Edutopia

• The blended learning models that can help schools reopen from Tom Arnett, Christensen Institute

• What Blended Learning Is - And Isn’t by Clifford Maxwell in Blended Learning Universe

• Three Basic Needs that Must Be Met for a Successful Opening of Schools by David Ross in Getting Smart

• Five Steps to Practical and Personalized Blended Learning by Scott N. Forest in ASCD PDF Version

• Teachers Around the World Tell Us Reopening is Rough by Joyful by Stephen Merrill, Sarah Gonser in Edutopia

Teachers and Administrators: Troubleshooting

• Distance Learning FAQs: Solving Teachers and Students Current Problems by Emelina Minero in Edutopia

Early Childhood Education

• How to Teach Distance Learning for Preschool in No Time for Flashcards

• Teaching Kindergarten at a Distance - What a Rookie and Veteran Learned by Jeffrey S. Solochek in Tampa Bay Times

Connectivism:

Siemens, G. (2004). Connectivism: A learning theory for the digital age. Retrieved from https://lidtfoundations.pressbooks.com/chapter/connectivism-a-learning-theory-for-the-digital-age/

Constructivism:

Zaphir, L. (2019). Knowledge is a process of discovery: how constructivism changed education. From The Conversation: https://theconversation.com/knowledge-is-a-process-of-discovery-how-constructivism-changed-education-126585

Constructionism vs. Constructivism:

Ackerman, E. (2001). Piaget’s Constructivism, Papert’s Constructionism: What’s the difference? Future of Learning Group Publication, 5(3), 438.

https://learning.media.mit.edu/content/publications/EA.Piaget%20_%20Papert.pdf

• Universal Design at a Glance [Video] 4 min 30 sec

• UDL Guidelines from CAST

• Universal Design for Learning as a Framework for Digital Equity by Beth Holland in Getting Smart

• Distance Learning: Six UDL Best Practices for Online Learning by Gabrielle Rappolt-Schlichtmann

• Top 10 UDL Tips for Assessment from CAST

Teachers and Administrators: Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Learning

• How to Engage Online Learners (Links to an external site.) by Stacey Curdie-Meade from ASCD

• Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Learning (Links to an external site.) from Digital Promise

Teachers and Administrators: Voice & Equity

• How Phones can Facilitate Distance Learning by Beth Holland and Nate Kellogg in Edutopia

• The Teacher Guide to Online Learning from Michigan Virtual

• Humanizing Online Teaching by Mary Raygoza, Raina Leon, Aaminah Norris

• ‘Moments like now are why we teach’: Educators tackle tough conversations about race and violence — this time virtually by Reema Amin, Caroline Bauman, and Stephanie Wang

• Co-Teach from Your Couch by Wendy Murawski and Toby J. Karten from ASCD PDF

• Distance Learning Solutions from UNESCO

For Administrators and Instructional Leaders: Communication

• Communication Tips for School Leaders by Anthony Kim and Kira Keane from EdSurge

• Communications Planning for Innovation in Education from Education Elements and the Learning Accelerator

• Communication for School Leaders from Future Ready Schools

Early Childhood Educators

• How to Keep School Rhythm and Routines for Young Children at Home by By Reshan Richards and Stephen J. Valentine

• What I’ve Learned About Teaching Preschool Virtually by Mattie Schuler in We Are Teachers.

Cooperative and Collaborative Learning: Student partnership in Online Classes by Amy Michalowski

K-12 Teachers & Administrators

• Five Tips for Teachers Mind, Brain, and Education Research to Distance Learning

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• from The Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School

• Seven Strategies for Supporting Students in Remote Learning

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• by Jay McTighe and Giselle O. Martin-Kniep in ASCD PDF

• How to Develop Culturally Responsive Teaching for Distance Learning

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• by Amielle Major from MindShift/KQED

• A Science of Learning Guide to Education Technology: Mapping EdTech products to teaching needs

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• from The Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School

• Distance Learning: A Gently Curated Collection of Resources for Teachers

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• by Jennifer Gonzalez in Cult of Pedagogy

• Station Rotation in an Era of Distance Learning

• (Links to an external site.)

• by Catlin Tucker

Elementary Educators & Instructional Leaders

• Distance Learning FAQs: Solving Teachers and Students Current Problems by Emelina Minero in Edutopia

• A Science of Learning Guide to Educational Technology Elementary Version from The Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School

• To Engage Young Kids in Remote Learning, Start Simple by Stephen Noonoo in EdSurge

• Using Morning Messages to Start the Day in Distance Learning by Lisa Walton in Edutopia

• Virtual Activities from Responsive Classroom

Pre-K Educators and Instructional Leaders

• Seven Tips for Managing Distance Learning in Preschool by Melanie Muskin in Edutopia

• WideOpen School PreK-5 Resources from Common Sense Media

Applicable to All

• Get Present: Build community and connectedness online by Amy Garnett Dickers, Aimee Whiteside, and Somer Lewis

• Harvard EdCast: Remote Learning and the Digital Divide by Jill Anderson

• How Can Educators Tap Into Research to Increase Engagement During Remote Learning?

• (Links to an external site.)

• By Kerry Rice and Kristin Kipp in EdSurge

• Why We Can’t Afford Whitewashed SEL

• (Links to an external site.)

• by Dena Simmons in ASCD PDF

• Tips to Create a Warmer, More Engaging Online Classroom

• (Links to an external site.)

• Annie O'Shaughnessy in Edutopia

K12 Teachers & Instructional Leaders

• Fostering a Strong Community in a Virtual Classroom

• (Links to an external site.)

• by Leah Henry from Edutopia

• 4 Strategies to Help Students Feel Calm During Distance Learning

• (Links to an external site.)

• by Lori Desautels in Edutopia

• Covid-19’s Impact on Students’ Academic and Mental Well-Being

• (Links to an external site.)

• by Youki Terada in Edutopia

Elementary Educators & Instructional Leaders

• Five Virtual Ways to Build a Classroom Community

• (Links to an external site.)

• by Shelly Bautista from PBS

• Going Beyond “How Are You Feeling?”

• (Links to an external site.)

• by Amy Bintliff in Edutopia

• Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL). (n.d.) Self Care Strategies. by Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL)

• I've Been Teaching Online for Years. Here's How to Prevent Burnout During a School Closure. by Kiesha Easley

• Curbing Teacher Burnout During the Pandemic by Nora Fleming

• 5 Strategies for Teacher Self-Care by Jon Harper

• Prioritizing Self-Care When Working from Home by John McCarthy

Exercise & Physical Activity

• Chair yoga moves recommended by the Cleveland Clinic

• Yoga with Adrienne

• 30 minute yoga routine for teachers

• Desk yoga routine

• Sixty-second power exercises

• How Exercise May Bolster the Brain by Gretchen Reynolds

• A Possible Remedy for Pandemic Stress: Exercise by Gretchen Reynolds

• The Exercise Effect by Kirsten Weir

Sleep

• Teacher's Guide to Sleep - and Why it Matters by Judy Willis

• Blue Light has a Dark Side by Harvard Health Publishing at Harvard Medical School

Mindfulness

• Seven Ways Mindfulness Can Help Teachers. Greater Good Magazine.

• When science meets mindfulness The Harvard Gazette by Alvin Powell

• Five Ways Mindfulness Meditation Is Good for Your Health. Greater Good Magazine

• Recommended Meditation Apps:

  • Headspace

  • 10% Happier

  • Meditation Studio by Muse:

• Meditation Practices and Resources:

  • Smiling Mind

  • Weekly Mindfulness Log from Mindful Teachers

  • Educator mental health resource list from Teach for America

  • The Relaxation Room - a list of guided meditations from the Rosenthal Center for Wellness and Health Promotion at Harvard University Health Services