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Meaningful Remote Learning
eLearning days can be effective, meaningful, and manageable. It all depends on the the instructional design. Start brainstorminghere!
CHOOSE A PLATFORM
Does the tech get in the way or improve communication and efficiency?
Google Classroom
Flipgrid
Seesaw
Parlay
Social Media
IDENTIFY A LEARNING GOAL
Avoid assigning busy work.
What standard and/or skill should students be learning through this lesson?
What might they be confused by or have questions about?
CREATE A SUCCINCT LESSON
Create a mini lesson. Model, provide a think aloud example, or introduce / review the goal.
Flipped Video
YouTube, Screencastify, iMovie, Explain Everything
Film Clip, TedEd, Commercial
Short Podcast
Blog, website, social media post or article
EXTEND AND APPLY
Find a meaningful way for students to apply or practice the skill / knowledge.
Online discussion
Sketch notes
Retrieval practice
Journaling, writing letters
Graphic organizers
Read & respond
Scholastic
NewsELA
CommonLit
Actively Learn
Scavenger hunt
PROVIDE FEEDBACK
Motivate learners with specific comments that highlight areas of strength and growth.
Respond to FlipGrid videos
Leave comments via Google Classroom
Post a video with reminders and suggestions based on common needs
Use structured, monitored peer feedback
FOCUS ON LEARNING
How will you know that students are learning? Collect data and use it to drive future remote or in-person lessons.
Have students reflect and self-assess their own learning.
This creates a private checklist in your account.