Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century

Just a few things to keep you reading, thinking, "mucking around", and while you're doing that you will have fun. For creative and innovative ideas, collaborative opportunities, communicating what's good, and critically assessing teaching and learning in the 21st century, start here and go to hundreds of other links. These are posts from REAL teachers and REAL TEACHER CANDIDATES - They have an interest in being awesome educators, sharing practical Tech Tools and apps/websites with you. Enjoy!

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

7 High-Impact, Evidence-Based Tips for Online Teaching

What do highly effective teachers do in online classrooms? We combed through dozens of studies to find the best research-backed ideas.

Youki Teranda gives some advice and tips for educators teaching online. I know we need it!

https://www.edutopia.org/article/7-high-impact-evidence-based-tips-online-teaching

1. YOUR VIRTUAL CLASSROOM IS A REAL LEARNING SPACE—KEEP IT ORGANIZED

2. CHUNK YOUR LESSONS INTO SMALLER, DIGESTIBLE PIECES

3. THE BEST ONLINE TEACHERS SOLICIT LOTS OF FEEDBACK

4. ANNOTATE AND INTERJECT TO SCAFFOLD LEARNING

5. FREQUENT, LOW-STAKES QUIZZES ARE EASY TO DO, AND HIGHLY EFFECTIVE

6. FIGHT THE ISOLATION OF REMOTE LEARNING BY CONNECTING WITH YOUR STUDENTS

7. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF

@KerryNU