Keep Students Informed

Students will need to be informed of schedule changes and modifications to assignments, procedures, and broader course expectations. Early and frequent communication can ease student anxiety, and save you dealing with individual questions.

Keep These Principles In Mind:

Communicate Early and Often:

Let students know about changes or disruptions as early as possible, even if all the details aren't in place yet, and let them know when they can expect more specific information.

Set Expectations:

Let students know how you plan to communicate with them, and how often. Tell students both how often you expect them to check their email, and how quickly they can expect your response.

Manage Communications:

Consider answering individual student questions by setting up a special page on your Canvas/Google Classroom site listing Frequently Asked Questions. This will keep your messaging consistent and prevent duplication of your work. If you create such a page, make sure to broadcast that to all students.

Tools For Keeping Students Informed

Canvas / Google Classroom:

Canvas/Google Classroom will be our primary mode of communication and learning during this time. Follow the links below to get started.

Resources

Instructor Guide for Canvas (GSST)

Google Classroom Training (CTE & SPED)

Email:

Email can be an effective tool for communicating with individuals and groups, especially when you want recipients to have the opportunity to reply to your messages. The easiest way to send email to your students is to initiate the message from Canvas/Google Classroom.

Resources

Send An Email In Canvas (GSST)

Send An Email In Google Classroom (CTE & SPED)

Canvas / Google Classroom Announcements:

Canvas/Google Classroom Announcements are useful for posting information that you want to share with the entire class.

Resources

Create Announcements In Canvas (GSST)

Create Announcements In Google Classroom (CTE & SPED)

Google Meet for Live Audio or Videoconferencing:

On occasion, you may need to communicate with an individual or a group of students in real time. The videoconferencing tool Google Meet is available for anyone at New Horizons, and you can run it from a tablet, smartphone, or computer. You'll need a headset or a microphone and speakers for audio, and a webcam for video.

Resources

Google Hangouts Meet in Canvas (GSST)

Host a Live Virtual Classroom - Google Classroom, Calendar, and Google Hangouts Meet (GSST, CTE, & SPED)

Google Meet for Remote and Online Learning | Tips and Tricks (GSST, CTE, & SPED)

A Teacher's Guide to Going Remote Using Meet and Google Classroom (GSST, CTE, & SPED)

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Keep Students Informed

Students will need to be informed of schedule changes and modifications to assignments, procedures, and broader course expectations. Early and frequent communication can ease student anxiety, and save you dealing with individual questions.

Keep These Principles In Mind:

Communicate Early and Often:

Let students know about changes or disruptions as early as possible, even if all the details aren't in place yet, and let them know when they can expect more specific information.

Set Expectations:

Let students know how you plan to communicate with them, and how often. Tell students both how often you expect them to check their email, and how quickly they can expect your response.

Manage Communications:

Consider answering individual student questions by setting up a special page on your Canvas/Google Classroom site listing Frequently Asked Questions. This will keep your messaging consistent and prevent duplication of your work. If you create such a page, make sure to broadcast that to all students.

Tools For Keeping Students Informed

Canvas / Google Classroom:

Canvas/Google Classroom will be our primary mode of communication and learning during this time. Follow the links below to get started.

Resources

Email:

Email can be an effective tool for communicating with individuals and groups, especially when you want recipients to have the opportunity to reply to your messages. The easiest way to send email to your students is to initiate the message from Canvas/Google Classroom.

Resources

Canvas / Google Classroom Announcements:

Canvas/Google Classroom Announcements are useful for posting information that you want to share with the entire class.

Resources

Google Meet for Live Audio or Videoconferencing:

Resources

If you need help, contact your peer instructor or email onlinelearning@nhrec.org

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