July 9th, 2020
COVID-19 has transformed the educational landscape. Virtual learning is new to most educators. Online meetings, small group instruction, project-based assignments are new territory. Students need many soft skills in order to be successful with online learning (responsibility, compromise, positive flexible attitude, teamwork, communication skills, leadership skills, decision making, and more). My goal is to share resources that will help educators in a virtual setting.
1. Zoom Communication Posters: These posters help students (grades K-5) with teachers. Students hold up 8 1/2 x 11 posters to get the attention of the virtual host. Poster link.
2. Online meetings need to have clear expectations. Virtual learning is new to students and the expectations will need to be taught. Below is a photo of an example expectation poster. Managing your Zoom settings (mute participants, breakout groups, private chat) will also help you establish expectations in an online environment.
