Outcomes:
Determine how to use synchronous or asynchronous options to address equity, effectiveness, and privacy
Know how to create online meetings securely and utilize available features in different platforms
Increase knowledge of facilitation strategies in online meetings.
Before you begin:
Consider situations in which live (AKA synchronous) online meetings would be beneficial for you, your students, parents, or you and your colleagues
Consider the tools you have available to facilitate online meetings
Reflect on your online meeting experiences - what could be better?
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Topics
When is synchronous best?
What's the best platform?
How to address equity, privacy, and effectiveness
Task
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Write a response to this prompt: how might you utilize synchronous online sessions in your work with students, parents, and colleagues this year, and what do you need to prepare for?
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Topics
Platform features for security and facilitation options
Prep for quality and expectations for attendees
Task
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Create or refine a guide you will use when conducting synchronous meetings with students or parents. Try to include info for the platform you will use & tips for quality experience.
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Topics
Activity ideas and incorporation of social emotional elements
Ideas for using platform features for interaction
General tips and using recordings
Task
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Identify one or more ideas / resources that you might use in different scenarios next year.
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Topics
Planning and adapting effective protocols online
Tools to better schedule and manage meetings
Task
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Practice with one or more of the tools or ideas featured in this segment. Summarize how you might use that in the coming year and/or paste a link to a resource you create.
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