Episode 39. Collaboration for Remote Learning
I’ve been thinking and talking about remote learning a lot lately. With schools all over the country announcing that they will not be not be holding in-person classes this fall, it looks like the virtual classroom is here to stay — at least for a while.
As with any change, this shift is going to bring about plenty of new challenges. Yes, there will be growing pains. But we have the choice to focus on the growing, while keeping in mind that the pain will be temporary. At this present time, we are in our metamorphosis phase as a community. We have a ways to go until we are a butterfly, but the opportunity to grow into something beautiful is as present as ever.
In this podcast I want to introduce you to some of my favorite 21st Century Collaboration Methods for teaching online. These techniques come from years of experimenting with remote instruction, and centering in on what really works — and what doesn’t. As dedicated teachers, we all face the ongoing challenge of seeing that our young students have a strong support system around them, especially when we can’t be there. It is not enough for us to engage with them for an hour or two a week — their family and friends need to be part of the process if they are to truly get the help they need and deserve. This is where collaboration becomes key.
As important as getting your students' parents involved is, it is not always a simple task. Surely they want to help, but like all of us, they are busy. By implementing the collaboration techniques that we get into in this podcast (and that we will be covering in greater detail in our upcoming Masterclass) you will begin to create an inclusive learning environment around your students. You CAN increase engagement with your students with visual and multiple impairments, while also saving valuable time. Join me friends, to find out how!