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.   9-12 High School

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.   9-12 High School

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.   9-12 High School

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.   9-12 High School

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.