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While Universal Classroom Supports cover in-person situations, there is a need to extend those supports to the virtual and distance learning classrooms. For the purposes of this communication, Distance Learning refers to both synchronous (real-time virtual lessons or meetings) and asynchronous (instructional packets, learning management systems, etc) situations.
Providing Directions
Providing Directions
Providing directions for students in a face-to-face setting is a natural occurrence. In distance-learning classrooms, considering what students and families need to know is imperative. Educators need to consider every bit of information that students and families will need to know and be able to do online before, during, and after the task.
Directions should be clear, concise, accessible, and user-friendly.
Directions should (when appropriate)
be provided in multiple formats (video, written, oral, chunked into steps, etc)
include all materials, devices, links, apps, etc needed to complete the task
include an estimated time for task completion
provide examples and non-examples
Use language that promotes physical, cultural, intellectual, and social & emotional safety inclusion
Adapted from Michigan's MTSS Technical Assistance Center
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