Use the tools you currently use and keep it simple.
Be Present
Send a video of yourself
Video chat with classes
Respond to emails
Set The Expectations: be clear in your instructions and how students will be assessed
Keep lecture and instructions to a minimum (try for 10 minutes or less)
Activity time doesn't have to be screen time.
Let The Students Do The Work: allow for creativity and alternative ways to show proficiency.
Nurture A Supportive Online Community: remind students of digital citizenship
Provide Feedback: have a formative assessment
Foster Personal Relationships With Each Student: Check in with students about how they are doing
Use Resources That Are Readily Available
Have A Closing Activity
Please contact Jill Fessler for lesson plan assistance or brainstorming ideas.
MS and HS are recommended to follow the A-day/B-day schedule. The days are marked on the calendar on the district web page: www.ppcusd8.org
PreK:
Minimum: 20 minutes/day
Maximum: 60 minutes/day
Recommended Length of Sustained Attention: 3-5 minutes
Kindergarten:
Minimum: 30 minutes/day
Maximum: 90 minutes/day
Recommended Length of Sustained Attention: 3-5 minutes
1st - 2nd grade:
Minimum: 45 minutes/day
Maximum: 90 minutes/day
Recommended Length of Sustained Attention: 5-10 minutes
3rd - 5th grade:
Minimum: 60 minutes/day
Maximum: 120 minutes/day
Recommended Length of Sustained Attention: 10-15 minutes
6th - 8th grade:
Minimum
per Class: 15 minutes/day
Total: 90 minutes/day
Maximum
per Class: 30 minutes/day
Total: 180 minutes/day
Recommended Length of Sustained Attention: 1 subject area or class
9th - 12th grade:
Minimum
per Class: 20 minutes/day
Total: 120 minutes/day
Maximum
per Class: 45 minutes/day
Total: 270 minutes/day
Recommended Length of Sustained Attention: 1 subject area or class