How do we quickly take classrooms across the world online? In this webinar, online instructors share best practices drawn from their face to face and online teaching experiences to save you time. In addition, Vicki shares tips and ideas from her own school experience as we work to take learning online in ways that work.
This free webinar was sponsored by Advancement Courses and includes some of their top instructional designers talking about effective online learning best practices. Shownotes and infographics are at www.coolcatteacher.com/onlinelearningbest
0:31 Introductions 4:24 What teachers are saying during the coronavirus stay-home orders 8:38 Emotional Stress, Kids, and Self-Care 10:32 How children respond to trauma 13:35 The problem with being too rigid 13:55 What makes effective distance learning 18:10 Consistent layout in online learning 18:54 Don't start from scratch 19:28 Translating direct instruction online 21:41 Grouping online 23:54 One on one instruction online 25:29 Administrators and online bell schedules 26:33 Accessibility and equity 32:10 Assessment in online learning and tools (formative assessment) 34:50 Summative Assessment options 37:28 Project-based learning online 41:30 Accountability and student engagement in online learning 42:52 Making time for teacher PD 43:08 "Class Captains" to help moderate backchannel chats 43:18 Orientation for online learning 44:00 Tools and Tips 44:28 Formative assessment tips 45:38 Encouragement and reminders for teachers everywhere