Class Management Online

#TeacherIssues

Organizing files into units;
sequencing and ordering files in units/lessons

Use a numbering system to organize handouts
and files into lessons (e.g. 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 are part
of Lesson 1)

Storing and tracking student work

Clear instructions on how to hand in assignments

Only allow students to submit work through one
system. This does not mean they cannot attach
external links, but all assignments are tracked by
the same LMS (e.g. only submit through Google
Classroom "Turn In" option).

#StudentIssues

Locating files

Introduction to course should cover VLE
navigation.

Clear instructions on where to find work.

Clear sequencing of lessons in a unit, and modules within a lesson (e.g. Unit 1 > Lesson 1 > Module 1.1, 1.2, 1.3).

Storing and organizing notes

Inform students of digital note-taking software

E.g. OneNote, Evernote, Docs, etc.

#FurtherReading

Helping students find content: https://elearningindustry.com/setting-up-your-lms-students-get-need

Storing and saving files:
https://elearningindustry.com/better-organize-elearning-documents-4-tips

#TeacherIssues

Adhering to policies and guidelines

Be aware of policies set by board,
school, etc.

Protecting student information and
confidentiality

Use strong passwords

Don't discuss information

Ensure secure connection

Password protection

Use safe internet practices:
e.g. don't give address, phone number,
other personal information, etc.
.g.

#StudentIssues

Password protection

Teach safe internet practices to
students, e.g. Don't yap your YAPPY

Personal information and
identity protection

#FurtherReading

Information to share with your students:
http://www.kathleenamorris.com/2019/03/12/internet-safety/

Internet safety for teachers:
http://www.kathleenamorris.com/2018/07/25/internet-safety-teachers/

#TeacherIssues

Avoiding use of copyrighted materials

Use Fair Dealing Decision Tool to
determine if material is copyrighted

Getting permission to use copyrighted
materials

Send a direct request to use copyrighted materials

Preventing plagiarism

Teach students how to attribute sources

Provide links to citation generators

Use plagiarism checking software

#StudentIssues

Avoiding plagiarism

Learning to cite sources properly.

Using citation generators

#FurtherReading

Copyright laws and information for educators:
https://www.cmec.ca/466/Copyright_Information_for_Teachers.html

#TeacherIssues

Preventing cyberbullying

Explicitly teach pro-social behaviour

Structure activities to foster a sense
of community and collaboration
between students

Preventing rude or antisocial
online behvaiour

Explicitly teaching pro-social
behaviour

Modeling positive interactions

Foster sense of community through
activities students engage in

Monitor for and discipline
appropriately

Monitoring behaviour

Dedicate time to go through public
posts and forums

Use LMS technology (if possible)
that filters for content

Set specific expectations that are
known to students

Discipline

Talk to student(s)

Contact parents/guardians

Contact administration

#StudentIssues

Responding to cyberbullying

Inform students of resources to report

Responding to rude or antisocial
behaviour

Equip with pro-active response strategies

Monitor student interactions to intervene

Demonstrating good online citizenship

Integrating principles of good citizenship
throughout lessons

#FurtherReading

Identifying cyberbullying:
https://www.oise.utoronto.ca/oise/News/2018/How_to_prevent_kids_from_cyberbullying_and_help_victims.html

#TeacherIssues

Assignment completion of students

Positive student-teacher relationships

Encouragement

Feedback and conferencing

Chunking / manageable steps

Authenticity of products

Use calendars, reminders, etc.

Motivating students to complete all tasks
in full

Engaging lessons

Differentiation, UDL

Chunking

Descriptive and timely feedback

Collaborative learning experiences

#StudentIssues

Meeting deadlines

Calendars, updates, timelines

Completing all work in full

Calendars, updates, timelines

Teaching importance of time-management

#FurtherReading

17 Strategies to encourage work completion:
https://teach4theheart.com/17-ways-get-students-actually-work/