Getting Started with Online Learning

Moving your course online is not the same as teaching face to face. Below you will find some recommendations and tips and tricks to make this transition a bit easier.

Tips for Online Learning

• Focus on having a balance of Plugged (digital) and Unplugged Activities

• Don’t try to mimic an actual school day- it’s not a normal situation

• • Kids are stressed

  • Not all are used to online learning

  • Many kids cannot self-manage their schedule on their own

• Lessen the workload (it takes longer to complete work online)

  • Choose 2-4 topics a day to focus on

  • Try to keep students off of screens all day (i.e. assigning a story? Don’t make them type it out. Have them write it and snap a picture)

  • Not all students will have strong internet connections

  • Some households will have multiple kids impacted at different grade levels

• Teachers: post a short “good morning” video (announcement or discussion post) to let the students see you. - Can be done right in the canvas editing screen

• Create a daily checklist or digital agenda of exactly what students should do each day

  • This helps those that aren’t organized

• DON’T try new tech! Use programs your students are already used to and have installed

• Use the same method of communication to parents so they know where to expect information from

• Monitor morale and workload of students, adjust if necessary

Course

• Rapid Transition to Online Learning

Training Slideshows

• Going Old School Offline Activities