Distance Learning
Considerations & Resources
NSSEO e-Learning Plan
NSSEO e-Learning Plan
There are some circumstances in which NSSEO might elect to use e-Learning days, for example, when classroom or school closures are necessary because of high pandemic case numbers or inclement weather.
There are some circumstances in which NSSEO might elect to use e-Learning days, for example, when classroom or school closures are necessary because of high pandemic case numbers or inclement weather.
During e-learning, students will engage in learning from home to maintain continuity of learning. An e-learning day is a full day of learning and, therefore, an emergency day would not need to be made up at the end of the year. It is the intention of NSSEO that e-learning will be used for some, but not all, emergency days.
During e-learning, students will engage in learning from home to maintain continuity of learning. An e-learning day is a full day of learning and, therefore, an emergency day would not need to be made up at the end of the year. It is the intention of NSSEO that e-learning will be used for some, but not all, emergency days.
Tips for success in distance learning
Tips for success in distance learning
1. Balance synchronous and asynchronous activities for each lesson or unit, use each intentionally to achieve your learning objectives
1. Balance synchronous and asynchronous activities for each lesson or unit, use each intentionally to achieve your learning objectives
Asynchronous vs Synchronous
2. Break up longer lessons into smaller chunks, mixing time to watch a video or demonstration (8-10 minutes max) with time to interact, practice, and apply the skills
2. Break up longer lessons into smaller chunks, mixing time to watch a video or demonstration (8-10 minutes max) with time to interact, practice, and apply the skills
Click here to learn more about using videos in Distance Learning lessons
Start with tools and activities that you and your students are already familiar with
When planning to use technology, remember that less can be more. You don’t need to be using a huge range of different tools.
4. Create a single “Landing Page” for your class so that parents and students have everything in one place (examples: Google Site, Bitmoji Classroom, Google Doc)
4. Create a single “Landing Page” for your class so that parents and students have everything in one place (examples: Google Site, Bitmoji Classroom, Google Doc)
5. Create class and individual student schedules that are posted and predictable for all students, caregivers, and staff
5. Create class and individual student schedules that are posted and predictable for all students, caregivers, and staff
6. Provide parents and students with clear directions that include what each activity is and details for how it should be completed
6. Provide parents and students with clear directions that include what each activity is and details for how it should be completed
7. Establish and teach routines and behavioral expectations for all types of Distance Learning activities
7. Establish and teach routines and behavioral expectations for all types of Distance Learning activities
Most importantly, take care of yourself
Most importantly, take care of yourself
Go offline at the end of the day, take breaks, keep moving, eat well, drink water, take care of yourself...
Go offline at the end of the day, take breaks, keep moving, eat well, drink water, take care of yourself...
we couldn’t do this without you!!
we couldn’t do this without you!!
