FWISD Forward Virtual Teaching and Learning
FWISD Forward Virtual Teaching and Learning
Module 2
Module 2
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Course Structure
Course Structure
This course is divided into five modules. At the bottom of each module, you will find a button to access the next Module. You can also use the links to the right to navigate to a module.
This course is divided into five modules. At the bottom of each module, you will find a button to access the next Module. You can also use the links to the right to navigate to a module.
At the end of Module 5, you will find a course assessment. To receive credit for this course, you must receive a minimum score of 80% on the assessment.
At the end of Module 5, you will find a course assessment. To receive credit for this course, you must receive a minimum score of 80% on the assessment.
This module will provide an overview of the course, explain some terminology used throughout the course, and detail a checklist of practice assignments within the course.
This module will provide an overview of the course, explain some terminology used throughout the course, and detail a checklist of practice assignments within the course.
Note: These practice assignments are not required to receive credit.
🔵Module Two: Instructional Delivery
🔵Module Two: Instructional Delivery
This module will focus on lesson planning, setting up a digital classroom, and recording instructional videos for student viewing.
This module will focus on lesson planning, setting up a digital classroom, and recording instructional videos for student viewing.
This module will present information on digital resources provided by the district to support virtual teaching and learning. Guidance on Student Data Privacy and vetting online tools will also be provided in this module.
This module will present information on digital resources provided by the district to support virtual teaching and learning. Guidance on Student Data Privacy and vetting online tools will also be provided in this module.
This module will present resources and tips on digital formative assessment, small group virtual instruction, online student collaboration, and hosting and communicating virtual office hours.
This module will present resources and tips on digital formative assessment, small group virtual instruction, online student collaboration, and hosting and communicating virtual office hours.
This module will focus on avenues for communicating with parents and guardians regarding virtual instructional plans including setting up a parent-communication website and using the district's mobile communication app (Blackboard Parentlink).
This module will focus on avenues for communicating with parents and guardians regarding virtual instructional plans including setting up a parent-communication website and using the district's mobile communication app (Blackboard Parentlink).
Module Objectives
Module Objectives
In this module, you will learn...
In this module, you will learn...
🎯the process of planning and delivering virtual instruction
🎯the FWISD Instructional Framework
🎯setting up your digital classroom for asynchronous instruction
🎯recording instructional videos
🎯hosting synchronous instruction using Google Meet
Guiding Questions
Guiding Questions
What steps are involved in the Virtual Teaching and Learning process?
What is the purpose of the FWISD Instructional Framework?
What are the main stages in the FWISD Instructional Framework?
What is the purpose of a digital classroom?
What are the different video recording formats and when is it most appropriate to use each one?
What are some of the best practices for recording, editing and sharing instructional videos?
What is the difference between synchronous and asynchronous instruction?
How can you engage learners in a synchronous meeting?
☑️Read the Virtual Teaching and Learning Process Flowchart.
📖 The Virtual Lesson Delivery Process
📖 The Virtual Lesson Delivery Process
The flowchart below outlines the lesson delivery process. Note the similarities and differences between the traditional (face-to-face) and virtual processes.
☑️Read the FWISD Instructional Framework.
📖 FWISD Instructional Framework
📖 FWISD Instructional Framework
When planning your lessons, keep the FWISD Instructional Framework in mind. There is no district wide lesson plan template, but some campuses might have campus wide formats that they would like you to use. Talk to your administrator to learn more.
2.3 FWISD_Instructional Framework.pdf
☑️Review the sample lesson plan that aligns to your teaching assignment.
Click on the grade level strand to view each lesson plan.
📖 Transforming Your Traditional Lesson Plan for Virtual Learning
📖 Transforming Your Traditional Lesson Plan for Virtual Learning
Embedded below, you will find four different lesson plans that have been adapted for a virtual learning environment. You will notice that each lesson includes the components of the FWISD Instructional Framework: Learning Target, Activation of Learning, Modeling, Interactive Practice, Practice Independent of the Teacher, and Closure. As you move through this course, you will also find examples of some of the assignments and resources referenced in these lesson plans.
☑️Read the Best Practices document that aligns to your teaching assignment.
K-12: Google Classroom
Pre-K: Seesaw
Use the arrows at the bottom left corner of the Best Practices documents to move from one page to the next.
⭐Best Practices for Using Google Classroom
⭐Best Practices for Using Google Classroom
K-12 Teachers:
K-12 Teachers:
☑️ Read the document below for information about the best practices for using Google Classroom as your digital classroom.
⭐Best Practices for Using Seesaw
⭐Best Practices for Using Seesaw
Pre-K Teachers:
Pre-K Teachers:
☑️ Read the document below for information about the best practices for using Seesaw as your digital classroom.
☑️In the Building Your Digital Classroom Support slides, select your teaching assignment to see which courses will support you.
Note: The completion of the self-paced course(s) is not required to receive credit for this Virtual Teaching and Learning Course.
🙋 NEED SUPPORT? Building Your Digital Classroom
🙋 NEED SUPPORT? Building Your Digital Classroom
In the following step, you will be prompted to create your digital classroom.
The Educational Technology department offers self-paced online courses that would be helpful when creating your digital classroom. Select your teaching assignment in the slide below to see which course(s) best apply to you.
☑️Navigate through the Building Your Digital Classroom Support slides below and select your teaching assignment to see which courses will support you.
Note: You may have taken some of these self-paced courses during the summer or fall of 2020. If so, these are already represented in your portfolio in Strive. You are welcome to revisit the course content as a refresher, but you will be unable to retake the assessment for the course. Your administrator will be able to see evidence of your completion of these courses.
Note: This step is not required to receive credit for this course.
Pre-K Teachers:
☑️ Create your Seesaw class.
K-12 Teachers:
☑️ Create your Google Classroom class(es).
🛠️ Create Your Digital Classroom
🛠️ Create Your Digital Classroom
Navigate to your ClassLink Launchpad to begin.
Pre-K Teachers:
Pre-K Teachers:
Click on the Seesaw app and login. Create your class and choose the correct settings. For more information, refer back to the Getting Started with Seesaw course referenced in Step 5.
K-12 Teachers:
K-12 Teachers:
Click on the Google Classroom app and login. Create your class and choose the correct settings. For more information, refer back to the Getting Started with Google Classroom course referenced in Step 5.
☑️ Read the FWISD EdTech Best Practices for Recording an Instructional Video document.
Use the arrows at the bottom left corner of the Best Practices document to move from one page to the next.
☑️ Explore the Sample Instructional Videos referenced in the sample lesson plans from earlier in this module.
Select the grade level strand that best aligns to your teaching assignment.
⭐Best Practices for Recording and Storing Instructional Videos
⭐Best Practices for Recording and Storing Instructional Videos
Recording instructional videos is an important component of virtual teaching and learning.
☑️Navigate through the Building Creating and Storing Support slide and use the buttons to access the self-paced courses.
Note: The completion of the self-paced course(s) is not required to receive credit for this Virtual Teaching and Learning Course.
🙋 NEED SUPPORT Creating and Storing Instructional Videos
🙋 NEED SUPPORT Creating and Storing Instructional Videos
The Educational Technology department offers self-paced online courses that would be helpful when creating and storing instructional videos.
Note: You may have taken some of these self-paced courses during the summer and fall of 2020. If so, these are already represented in your portfolio in Strive. You are welcome to revisit the course content as a refresher, but you will be unable to retake the assessment for the course. Your administrator will be able to see evidence of your completion of these courses.
☑️Read the FWISD EdTech Best Practices: Virtual Conferencing for Synchronous Instruction document.
Use the arrows at the bottom left corner of the Best Practices document to move from one page to the next.
⭐Best Practices for Virtual Conferencing in Synchronous Instruction
⭐Best Practices for Virtual Conferencing in Synchronous Instruction
Before moving to the next module, can you answer these guiding questions?
Before moving to the next module, can you answer these guiding questions?
What steps are involved in the Virtual Teaching and Learning process?
What is the purpose of the FWISD Instructional Framework?
What are the main stages in the FWISD Instructional Framework?
What is the purpose of a digital classroom?
What are the different video recording formats and when is it most appropriate to use each one?
What are some of the best practices for recording, editing and sharing instructional videos?
What is the difference between synchronous and asynchronous instruction?
How can you engage learners in a synchronous meeting?
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