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Best Practices & Considerations for Online Learning


This course gives you a quick opportunity to reflect on your virtual learning practice.

Please complete steps 1 through 6
to earn a course certificate.

Step 1

Review Infographic


The Instructure Center for Leadership and Learning has categorized student concerns about virtual learning in The Fundamental 5: How to Make Learning Personal for Every Student.

Please review the infographic and think about the following:

Which of the 5 is going well for me and my students?

Which of the 5 will I work to enhance?

Click the image to see a larger version of this infographic.

Source: Instructure
Step 2

Review Slideshow

Please review the slideshow below and think about/take notes on the following questions:

What is going well in my virtual learning practice?

What are one or two practices that could be added, revised, or revisited as I move forward teaching virtually?

What new thoughts or ideas have I found?

Instructure Best Tips - Resources for Online Learning
Source: Instructure
Step 3

Document Your Thoughts & Ideas

Take a few minutes to document your thoughts and ideas from steps 1 and 2 on the Best Practices Template.

Click on the image to access your copy of the document. (Note: you will have to log in to your google account to edit the document.)
Step 4

Collaborate

Share the thoughts and ideas that you have on your document with a colleague or other member of your personal learning network.

Collaborate with them virtually, or over the phone, to brainstorm one incremental/small change that I will implement in your virtual classroom.

Step 5

Optional - Consider Additional Resources

Optional: If you would like to read more about virtual best practices, consider exploring these resources:

Step 6

Request Course Certificate

Complete the form to verify course completion, and request a certificate.

Click HERE to submit your information for credit and attendance tracking.

Thank you for completing the course.

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