General expectations of how to be an online learner should be provided.
Also detailed for all components of the online platform.
Available in a variety of ways (e.g. printed out, ppt @ the beginning and throughout, posted in resources, etc.)
Letting a student repeatedly make a mistake does not teach them.
Prevent mistakes and allow more opportunity for reinforcement.
Reteach skills that need to be taught.
Use frequent checks for understanding (i.e., use thumbs up, word in the chat, etc.).
Use simple “my turn” where you share your screen - then a “your turn” where they share their screen or you watch via their video
More complex or time consuming corrections will need to be via staff office hours or 1:1 break out room/time. This way private practice and feedback may be provided
Students prefer to know when they are wrong.
A guardian’s dynamic is different from a teacher - student dynamic. Establish how to correct your child early.
Teacher verbally supplies
Types in chat
Emails to students
Positive feedback can help caregivers successfully navigate challenging situations
Students should know in advance what they are working for by using choice boards/lists.
Reinforcement distribution varies according to student’s needs.
Can be individualized to incorporate student’s interests.
Should be for specific behaviors that are posted and encouraged.
A “whole class” system focused on the level of support that the student most in need requires may be used.
If necessary, individual systems are created and developed between the home and school.
Adult support may be utilized to provide a system only to the student who requires it.
Self-monitoring (e.g., ASD on the Go) or reward technology (e.g., reward apps) may be utilized
If tangible items or activities are used, they should be reserved for remote learning and not something the student has access to at other times in the home setting.
Choice in project completion
Choice in listening, watching, reading
Students have access to all of the school and classroom’s tier 1 supports.
Tier 2 supports are used when needed.
Learning Platform System rewards (ie. Badges in moodle or Schoology)
State and restate expectations when different activities occur
Teach online routines and practice them
More positive feedback is given than directions
Schedule is referenced and updated throughout the session as tasks are completed
Time for processing is given
Parent/Caregiver has a plan for the day
There are more than one type of break - be clear on which one the student is using
Model, allow time for practice before student needs it
Designate a specific break area
Designate what the student can do (avoid reward activities)
Include a break icon or discuss that students may step away from the group
Utilize a breakout room if needing a break.
Recommend using non-contingent breaks
Recommend using non-contingent break
Model, allow time for practice before student needs it
Designate a specific break area
Designate what the student can do (avoid reward activities)
It is not easy for one person to provide DR to a large virtual class.
Recommend having a second person to assist watching and delivering
Technology is not used to control the student’s behavior (i.e., muting them)
Least restrictive strategy is used to re engage student
Emphasis is on teaching them online skills