Whatever our opinions are on in-class vs remote learning, the unpredictability of coronavirus has necessitated that many districts opt for the latter to ensure the safety of teachers, school staff, and students. That being the case, the following are helpful tips for teachers, parents, and students.
Tip #10 – Don’t forget your synchronous toolbox!
Tip #10, the final tip in our “10 Tips for a Successful Synchronous Lesson” series, is: Don’t forget your synchronous toolbox!
Tip #9 – Mute students when they aren’t talking
One thing that can be very distracting during a synchronous online lesson is background noise. Whether it’s a dog barking, cars honking or audio feedback, it can interfere with students’ concentration, break the flow of a lesson, and lower students’ enthusiasm for what they’re learning.
Tip #8 – Ask a question and give students a moment to prepare and write an answer in the chat
The 8th tip for a successful synchronous session is to ask students questions during the lesson, and have them respond via chat function. Asking questions is a good way to break up a lesson and encourage student interaction.
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Tip #7 – Keep it short and snappy!
Today, in our series of “10 Tips for a Successful Synchronous Lesson,” we’ll be discussing Tip 7: Keep it short and snappy!
Tip #6 – Make sure your synchronous session offers interesting content, insights, or activities.
Today, in our series of “10 Tips for a Successful Synchronous Lesson,” we’ll be discussing tip #6: Make sure your synchronous session offers interesting content, insights, or activities. Read more
Tip #5 – Tell students what to expect during the lesson
Today we’ll be discussing tip #5 from our list of “10 Tips for a Successful Synchronous Lesson.” Tip #5: Tell students what to expect during the lesson.
Tip #4 – Do a social check-in at the beginning of class
In today’s blog post we’ll unpack tip #4 of our “10 Tips for a Successful Synchronous Lesson” series. Tip #4: Do a social check-in at the beginning of class.
Tip #3 – Ask students to keep their cameras on
Today we’ll be discussing tip #3: Ask students to keep their cameras on.
