Here are a few tips for EduLeaders by refering to a few of our our FLOREC model forces:

Modeling: You should lead by example. How you act, how you model a positive outlook and optimism, how you plan and communicate - all will set the tone for the rest of the school - its staff, pupils, parents and the broader community.

Language: Be mindful of the language you use - for example, speaking about "physical distancing", but providing positive feedback and encouragement, choosing carefully the way you write emails, WhatsApp messages, letters to parents...all will contribute towards creating a positive vision for the future. You should be honest - but think about how you convey the content you want to bring across. Here are a few examples:

• • • "I don't know what is going to happen" -> "I don't yet have the information, but am actively seeking solutions and will communicate this with you"

    • "I am concerned about the students' ability to perform well in the exams!" -> "Let's provide a study action plan to maximise the opportunities for our students to succeed in the exams."

    • "Our students don't have access to the Internet!" -> "For students without Internet Access, we are devising a plan via instant messaging to share their study plans using their existing study materials."

Expectations: You have to maintain high expectations of your staff - ensure that they implement the policies and deliver teaching and learning of the highest standards in line with your school values and vision. At the same time they have to communicate those same expectations to the students. As school leader, you also have to communicate this expectation to the parents and the community.

Interactions and Relationships: It is very important that you promote collaboration - among staff (through regular virtual staff meetings where you check in on the teachers' and just demonstrate that you support them, but at the same time the expectation should be communicated that staff should continue with their PLCs, that departmental meetings should continue and by promoting wider collaboration (with other teachers from local and international schools). You should also create opportunities for staff to collaborate - give their input on revised policies, provide training to the staff etc. Teachers in turn should structure opportunities for their learners to collaborate by using the plethora of free tools/apps online for example Padlet, Flipgrid, Google Docs, EdSpace etc. where they could work together, respond to one another etc.

Structures and Routines: It is crucial that you create routines - students should know when to connect, which platforms to use, what their timetable for engagement is, how to submit their tasks, what format to use - don't assume they will know - THEY WON'T, and if they are unsure they will simply not participate. Also, model the use of CLS , Visible thinking and Graphic Organisers with your staff, promote the effective use of calendars and sharing of information through well -structured Google Drives and Google Classroom. Again, you are MODELING this for your staff who, in turn, should implement and model this for their students. Scaffold the learning - provide clear STEPS. Use infographics so that everyone knows exactly what to do and when to do it.

What are your thoughts on the remaining 3 forces: Time, Opportunity and Physical Environment?
Here is a Mentimeter link where you can provide your feedback:

https://www.menti.com/8j8bvd1d95