Synchronous Learning

Synchronous learning helps build class culture, but does not need to be long in duration. Here are some suggestions for meaningful synchronous learning opportunities:

• A short 20 minute check in
• Optional virtual office hours for questions
• Storytime or a sing-along
• Book group
• Informal verbal assessment of an activity completed asynchronously
• A virtual field trip, such as a teacher live streaming from a hike, museum, or other location. (Provided the teacher can safely be in those spaces.)
• Google Education has compiled a great resource about how to leverage Google apps when teaching remotely: click here
• Please remember to start each videochat session with a reminder of digital citizenship expectations. Here is an example: "Although we are in an online environment, please remember that online=offline and our classroom rules and honor code apply. We want to be respectful of one another, take care of our devices and class tools, and let an adult know if something doesn't seem right." You can find our DCD AUPromise here.
• Please note: Students should not create Zoom accounts. Please visit the Zoom Access for Students tutorial to learn how students should access this technology tool.