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Today’s One Thing for Leaders: Engaging and Supporting Families and Teachers Over the Summer
This installment of Today's One Thing for Leaders explores how leaders can support and engage families and teachers over the summer.
How can I help students build a strong foundation for self-direction in remote learning?
Beginning to implement remote learning and not sure where to start? Start first by preparing students to engage and learn successfully at home. This guide explores three key elements needed for success: helping students become self-directed...
What are the design factors that drive quality in K-12 remote learning?
Strong remote instruction leverages key research-informed design features to effectively engage students in learning. This guide will explore three design areas – technology, pedagogy, and relationships – that teachers should consider, as well as...
How can I integrate specific blended learning practices to meet individual needs during remote instruction?
Looking for ways to implement powerful instructional practices within remote instruction? This guide explores specific strategies that leverage varied modalities to effectively collect and use data, offer personalization points, and enable progress...
Amtrak Car Breakout Room Teacher Slides
When implementing a variety of breakout rooms, it is important to be clear and consistent so that students know what to expect. These two slides describe the various Amtrak Car breakout rooms and cover the expectations for specific student actions...
Amtrak Learning Cars
Amtrak Learning Cars enable students to choose their remote learning environment by picking between engaging with their peers, getting additional teacher support, or working quietly by themselves.
Virtual Award System
Students can earn virtual awards as a class to earn rewards based on positive behaviors.
Remote Choice Boards
Offering opportunities for choice can help to improve engagement. Create and use choice boards in your remote classroom by using Seesaw to help students gain autonomy and boost interest.
Muted Share-Aloud Video Explanation
This video describes how students read synchronously while on video, but muted, to show their engagement and silently celebrate their successes.
How do I ensure students are engaged with each other and the content in a hybrid and/or remote learning environment?
Struggling with student engagement in your hybrid or remote classroom? This guide shares specific strategies that build student buy-in and participation in online or hybrid learning sessions.
Activity: Build a Shared Commitment to Change
When designing change, teams should start with a clear definition of and commitment to why change is necessary.