Edutopia's Virtual Teaching Suggestions


Edutopia is a great resource supported by George Lucas' philanthropy. Here is this week's highlight's which focus on online learning:

8 Strategies to Improve Participation in Your Virtual Classroom 

Educators share their best synchronous and asynchronous strategies to boost student participation during online learning.

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Keys to Success in Distance Learning  

Educators from around the country shared their advice about making remote instruction work for middle and high school students.

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Connecting With Reluctant Remote Learners 

Online classes make some kids anxious, but building relationships with them can go a long way toward helping them feel secure.

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An Adaptable Framework for Project-Based Learning 

The National Geographic Society has a five-step PBL model and resource library to foster deep learning whether students are in school or at home.

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The Science of Keeping Kids Engaged—Even From Home 

The upcoming school year will be filled with uncertainty, but the need to keep students engaged while working from home feels like a sure thing. Fortunately, there is a science of motivation.

How to Better Support Your Black Colleagues 

Black teachers are more likely to leave the profession than their White peers, but there are steps White allies can take to encourage them to stay.

Less Jargon, More Grace: Using Language That Parents Understand 

Messages to parents and guardians that are full of acronyms and buzzwords can lead them to miss what teachers are trying to say.

Use Live Class Time to Center Relationships 

By delivering content to students working at home, teachers can save live classes for what’s most important—the personal interactions that solidify learning.

A Framework for Thinking About Tech Integration 

Apps and other digital tools should minimize complexity while prioritizing the authentic connections that are central to learning.

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