Prior Viewing: For synchronous or asynchronous lessons, allowing students (especially those with IEPs and EL designations) to have specified information about the lesson beforehand can help focus students, or give them the opportunity to make sense of part of the lesson (such as vocabulary) so they are familiar with what will be in the lesson, or have something to look for during the lesson presentation. (Ferlazzo, 2020)

Intellectual and Physical Breaks: Teachers can embed breaks into an synchronous class session, or specify points in a asynchronous lesson to take a break. Depending on differentiation needs, teachers can provide either intellectual "brain" breaks, or a physical break where students might complete some stretching or a quick exercise to prepare them for the next segment of the lesson. (Ferlazzo, 2020)

Study Buddies: Study buddies are not new (the AVID program requires students to have a study buddy for each class), but they are important for online coursework. Especially in a asynchronous setting, students need to have the support and camaraderie with another classmate who they discuss assignments, pose questions, and study the ideas and concepts presented in the online classroom or during a synchronous lesson. (Ferlazzo, 2020)