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As we learned this school year remote learning is a viable delivery method to provide the continuity of education to our students. As we shift our focus to starting a school year where remote learning is a part of the overall plan to educate our students we need to adjust our plans accordingly.
As we learned this school year remote learning is a viable delivery method to provide the continuity of education to our students. As we shift our focus to starting a school year where remote learning is a part of the overall plan to educate our students we need to adjust our plans accordingly.
Remote learning requires three pillars to be an effective option for all learners.
Remote learning requires three pillars to be an effective option for all learners.
- Internet access at remote learning site or access to materials for the day
- A device to access or bundled materials for the days learning
- Content provided by the school to complete
Guiding Questions
Guiding Questions
What did we learn this school year about our students and our readiness for remote learning?
Consider your current Continuity of Education Plan and do a gap analysis to see where you should expend efforts for the Fall of 2020.
What tools do we have now that we can leverage with remote instruction?
Learning Management Systems like Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, or other LMS (Ex: Schoology/Canvas)
What existing purchased content can be used by remote learners to enhance or enrich instruction?
Textbook Connected Content
Purchased content like iReady, Imagine Learning, Study Island, Etc.
Can purchased digital courseware content meet the needs of my staff and students? Ex: Edgenuity, Odysseyware, Accelerate Education
When considering additional purchased content can it support all scenarios in my Continuity of Education Plan?
Does any of the content we currently utilize have components for offline learners, printables, or other resources?
Do we have content that can integrate with other district LMS products or our SIS?
What did we learn at the end of SY 19-20 we can carry over to next year?
What were our successes, challenges, and gaps in our Continuity of Education Plan?
What challenges did we identify we can solve with PD/Resources?
Action Steps
Action Steps
Select a common platform where students can access work and find support and resources (for both online and non-online work)
Develop a standardized framework for remote learning in your district, knowing it may vary by grade level/band.
Consider synchronous versus asynchronous learning or blended approaches
Connecting remote learners to classrooms via video (Zoom, Meet)
Recording classroom lessons/live streaming
Align virtual coursework to district curriculum so transition from programs is as seamless as possible.
Create clear expectations for staff, students and parents about what remote school work consists of and how students will be accountable.
Create a handbook specifically for online learners
Identify how work will be submitted, graded, and how assessment will occur before the school year begins. Apply these requirements consistently with all remote learners.
Create a strong support plan/team for remote learners.
Provide training for parents and students on the digital learning platform, expectations, and how to get assistance.
Create “how to” videos that can be accessed on the district website for students and parents
Sample Remote Learning Recommendations from the Illinois State Board of Education.
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