Class Management
Management of documents, handouts and student files
Research & Supports
10 File Management Tips to Keep Your Electronic Files Organized
BY SUSAN WARD
Preventitive Measures
Create a step by step visual students can refer to continually throughout the course
Create screencast tutorial to identify and go through how/where to save files & in what format
Problem
Documents are stored improperly (i.e. correct format) or misplaced
Generate a "step by step" visual students can refer to continually throughout the course
Safety on the Internet
Support & Resources
Preventative Measures
Teach digital literacy skills
Media - Learn how to "READ" media
Social - Learn how to interact within an online environment
Information - Poses the ability to locate, evaluate, and properly use information
Teach students about online privacy/safety
Individuals digital footprint (i.e. sharing personal photos)
Teach students to NEVER reveal/share personal information (even privately)
Problem
Potential risk for cyberbullying/predators
Theft of personal information
Access to age inappropriate material (via. websites)
Plagiarism/Copyright
Problems
Causes
Poor time management
Easy access to content (via. Internet)
Influenced by social media regarding citations
Essay Mills (online websites where you can buy and/or trade essays on various subject matter
Lack of effort, interest, and/or understanding regarding the assignment
Failed attempt to "paraphrase" content and cite sources
Solutions/Benefits
Introduce "Teaching about citation at a younger age" and have discussions about "How" and "When" citations should be used.
Use popular/relevant social/media platforms as constructive examples in order to compare and contrast with.
Provide ample class time for students to ask questions regarding upcoming assignments
Be avaliable for individual student-teacher meeting (Via. video conferencing. will help to provide students with greater clarity.alleviate any further uncertainy they may be having towards the assignment)
Preventative Measures
Plagiarism detection tools
Establish and enforce consequences
Encourage on-going academic integrity
Model proper citation practices (i.e. worksheets containing questions or examples regarding proper citation)
Support & Resources - For students to better understand and avoid plagiarism
Avoiding Plagiarism - Includes general information for avoiding plagiarism https://www.hamilton.edu/academics/centers/writing/style/avoiding-plagiarism
Northwestern University on Avoiding Plagiarism - Includes definitions, tips for avoiding it, and examples of acceptable paraphrasing. http://www.writing.northwestern.edu/avoiding-plagiarism/
Netiquette
Support & Resources
Instructional Resource: Netiquette
Preventive Measures
Be polite, respectful, and friendly when communicating with others
Be careful when using sarcasm & humor (Tone is hard to read online)
Use proper language, grammar, spelling, and try to avoid using abbreviations when possible
Be clear & concise with comments to avoid being misinterpreted
Tone down the use of strong language (i.e. exclamation points and all CAPS)
Respect other's privacy
Don't post or share (even privately) inappropriate material
Problem
Comments can be easily misinterpreted. Creating scenario's for possible conflict
Flamming
Using course, rough or rude language
Overuse of CAPS, exclamation points, and abbreviations
Sharing private information and/or inappropriate material with others
Cyberbullying
Support & Resources
Parents guide to Cyberbullying: https://mediasmarts.ca/teacher-resources/parents%E2%80%99-guide-cyberbullying
Parent Resources: https://mediasmarts.ca/cyberbullying/resources-parents-cyberbullying
Problem
Verbal and/or Emotional Abuse
Social Bullying
Excluding an individual from group activities
Spreading rumors and/or photo's
Creating fake accounts or impersonating someone with the intention to deceive others. Also known as "Spoofing"
Negatively affecting students mental health
Preventative Measures
Protect your account
Refrain from sharing personal info, passwords. or phots
Report Cyberbullying
Establish clear rules and expectations regarding online behavior
Intervention strategies that support "targets" and "perpetrators" at various levels (i.e. class room, school wide approach, parents, and local community supports)
Educate and generate awareness by creating an open/on-going dialog with students regarding appropriate online activities
Connect, communicate, and educate parents
Solutions/ Benefits
Students will have a better understanding of how to conduct themselves accordingly during online activities
Attendance
Support & Resources
5 Ways to Boost Attendance in Virtual Class Meetings
Problem
Can be difficult for students to maintain regular attendance within an online environment
Poor attendance can translate to
Lower Engagement Levels
Lower Productivity
Lower Grades
Lack of interest in class material may correlate to decreased engagement levels. Leading to lower attendance in class
May have obligations that make it difficult to attend online classes at a specific time
Lack of understanding class material
Preventative Measures
Connect with students by establishing a positive rapport
Positive relationships can translate to better attendance and engagement in class.
Be Creative
Keep subject matter interesting and engaging
Take time to understand what interests students
Where their strengths lie
What their challenges are
Contact and establish a line of communication with students parents
Completion of Assignments
Problem
Technical Issues
availability and connectivity
Adaptability Struggle
Some students may struggle transitioning from traditional to online learning environments
Self-Motivation
Time Management
Digital Literacy skills
Preventative Measures
Develop strategies to improve time management skills
Create a todo list/ task checklist
Incorporate an on-line study calendar that provides notifications for upcoming tasks/assignments
Enter with an open mindset
Become an adaptive learner – Open to alternative learning strategies and technologies
Make sure your devices are compatible with the course LMS & have access to consistent/reliable internet connection
Alternative option download required material to be viewed offline at a later time
Self-motivated – Set daily and/or weekly goals in order to stay on top of course work
Set aside time each day to complete tasks
Create a learning environment free of distractions and conducive to learning
Support & Resources
21 Study Tips for Online Classes Success
Discipline
Preventative Measures
Be Consistent in implementing/enforcing classroom rules
Consistency shows students you have follow through and they will be held accountable for thier actions
Establish a Positive Rapport with students will help to decrease classroom disturbances
Address issue immediately
Follow up by discussing the matter through video conferencing
Establish structure & expectations
Provide students with a voice by involving them within the process of establishing class norms and expectations
Student voice - students are more like to adhere to rules they had a say in creating
Display within the learning environment as a visual reminder for students
Problem
Disruptive behavior
Distractions within the home learning environment
Interruptions during live class lessons
i.e. interrupting teacher or cutting students off mid-sentence
Playing distracting/inappropriate music
Support & Resources
Group Work
Support & Resources
Problem
Allocating time
Individuals may have a finite amount of time to complete tasks and meet assignment deadline. Making it difficult to allocate additional time to meet with group members
Motivation costs
Some group members may not contribute evenly towards completing group assignments. Leaving other members to pick up the slack in order to complete tasks
Coordination costs - Time spent trying to schedule agreed upon meeting times (via. video conferencing) to brainstorm/communicate, delegate tasks, etc.....
It can be difficult sometimes for all group members to meet and participate in synchronous learning due to varying schedules
Preventative Measures
Incorporate a reflection component. Individual group members will reflect on what specifically they contributed towards the overall group assignment
Task will provide insight regarding the division of labor within the group
Provides teachers with insight regarding future assignments/ individual grades based on contribution
Allows students to gain a better understanding about what worked well & what could be improved on
Task delegation
Group members breakdown & delegate assignment responsibilities.
Group members will be responsible for completing individual tasks. Creating shared responsibility within the group
Establish norms & expectations for collaborative work