Lesson Planning

Guide from NIET outlining what three high-impact instructional strategies look like when implemented in synchronous and asynchronous virtual instruction

A helpful list of things that teachers can do to ensure that student learning is maximized in the virtual space, from NIET

From the Learning Innovation Catalyst (LINC), this collection of tools to support distance learning includes quick links for everything from curricular resources to virtual collaboration tools

Planning and reflection guide from NIET focused on preparing for teaching in multiple modalities concurrently

This collection of resources from UTeach includes recommendations for creating instructional videos, interactive lessons, and more

This resource from the Learning Accelerator maps out how to implement mastery-based pacing in a fun and engaging way

This document from Transcend includes multiple examples of various models of remote instruction

This tool, from NIET, is designed to help teachers plan for and then deliver concurrent lessons to ensure that learning is maximized regardless of student modality

Sample weekly virtual lesson plan from NIET

Sample Schedule from Impact Public Schools detailing how student and teacher time can be spent purposefully during remote learning

A powerpoint template from NIET that runs from agenda through closure, targeted at younger students

A powerpoint template from NIET that can be used to structure a virtual lesson; also includes templates for a number of virtual activities

This guide breaks down how to design a virtual lesson