Online Instruction
This past week I had my first experience with online instruction. For the most part, I have been grading previous assignments and answering some questions on assignments I gave prior to the start of remote learning. I also began working on activities for my students to do at home.
Trying to find fun things that students can do with the supplies they might have at home is likely the most difficult part. Questions that students have can be cleared up relatively easily by answering the questions students post on the assignments.
Planning for available materials, on the other hand, is more difficult. There are many small items that students simply might not have at their disposal. For example, if a family doesn't have a printer they likely don't have printer paper. In the same lane, many people probably don't have glue sticks or other crafting materials. This lack of materials means that not all students would be able to create a more craft themed project. These projects might also be difficult to grade as you might not have easy access to them.
One way to alleviate this lack of resources could be to provide students with an activity kit before they transition to remote learning. However, this might be difficult in an emergency scenario, especially if teachers don't have a plan for how to teach their students remotely.
I know that many schools are currently either closed or on a remote learning system, however, I would like to know how your schools are dealing with the state of National Emergency? Has your school closed for the year or moved to a remote learning system? If you have moved to a remote learning system did you have a system planned out beforehand or have you been making it up as you go along?
Trying to find fun things that students can do with the supplies they might have at home is likely the most difficult part. Questions that students have can be cleared up relatively easily by answering the questions students post on the assignments.
Planning for available materials, on the other hand, is more difficult. There are many small items that students simply might not have at their disposal. For example, if a family doesn't have a printer they likely don't have printer paper. In the same lane, many people probably don't have glue sticks or other crafting materials. This lack of materials means that not all students would be able to create a more craft themed project. These projects might also be difficult to grade as you might not have easy access to them.
One way to alleviate this lack of resources could be to provide students with an activity kit before they transition to remote learning. However, this might be difficult in an emergency scenario, especially if teachers don't have a plan for how to teach their students remotely.
I know that many schools are currently either closed or on a remote learning system, however, I would like to know how your schools are dealing with the state of National Emergency? Has your school closed for the year or moved to a remote learning system? If you have moved to a remote learning system did you have a system planned out beforehand or have you been making it up as you go along?
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