With distance learning, students log on to virtual meetings through Zoom, Google Meet, or other online meeting platforms and complete asynchronous and synchronous learning activities with the class and the teacher. For students who could not attend live meetings videos recorded by the master teacher or Khan academy or other YouTube video resources were offered to assist students. Assessments were also completed virtually as well. Students typically use school-issued Chromebooks or laptops but could use home computers utilizing district-provided log-ins and emails.
Small reading groups were offered daily to connect with students in a small group setting. Here the mentor teacher and I would lead games, activities, and practice in skills that we were working on that week or in the unit. Other groups would mirror the synchronous small group meeting with asynchronous activities.
As we have now transistioned back into the classroom for in class learning, I have continued to utilize small group instruction utilizing grouping tools such as iReady to create and run small groups.
After the unit lesson students would complete "homework" in class. Students had the option to work with their table groups, independently, or meet in a small group with my mentor teacher or myself. To check their work the teacher would project the worksheet on the board and call students at random to fill in their answers, and the class would agree or disagree, and if needed the teacher or another student would work through the problem or give the correct answer. There were also opportunities for the class to complete together as a class.
In my own teaching practice I utilize movement, groups, and gamified learning. We will typically split the class period in to sections (small group, whole group lessons, game day ,etc.) This way students have access to the learning in a variety of ways and are engaged in their learning.