EFFECTIVE CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT IN ONLINE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS

MANAGEMENT OF DOCUMENTS, HANDOUTS AND STUDENT FILES- How can teachers help students to organize their course materials and resources?

RESOURCES:

SUPPORTS:

G- Suite (specifically G drive)

If applicable, use of school student drive

LMS tools and functions

MEASURES:

Encourage use of LMS digital tools for management and organization of all files,

Post all documents, handouts and student files in consistent manner and location

Consistent use of chosen LMS

Clearly label and identify all materials according to lesson topic/theme

SOLUTIONS:

1on1 support for students through screen share and/or video conferencing

Limit or group handouts into single files

NETIQUETTE- How can teachers guide students in the development of effective online communication?

RESOURCES:

Rules of Online Netiquette (video)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80uRE972uQ0

SUPPORTS:

Student Digital Netiquette Interactives and Quizzes- https://mediasmarts.ca/digital-media-literacy/educational-games

MEASURES:

Model proper netiquette during online interactions with all students, Incorporate netiquette learning opportunities into orientation course

Develop a class social contract at the beginning of the course

SOLUTIONS:

Student counselling and guidance at individual or group level as required

Involving school administration and other school/community supports as required

Address concerns with netiquette in a timely fashion

PLAGARISM/COPYRIGHT- How can teachers support students in developing and demonstrating honest and ethical use of online materials and submissions?

RESOURCES:

SUPPORTS:

MEASURES:

Clearly communicate Student Code of Conduct inclusive of Plagiarism Policies to all students

Clearly communicate consequences of plagiarism

Identify and discuss with students the reasons why students plagarize-- having an open discussion to address and mitigate motivations

SOLUTIONS:

Refer to school and/or school board policies for plagiarism and consequences of- act accordingly

COMPLETION OF ASSIGNMENTS- How do teachers support students in the completion of assignments in online learning environments?

RESOURCES:

SUPPORTS:

Use of digital tools that are compatible with chosen LMS

Use of digital tools for organization such as google calendar, remind etc.

MEASURES:

Clearly communicate assignment due dates, Place dude dates in LWS Calendar tools (as applicable)

Student check-ins and student conferencing

Clear communication of assignment details including a rubric and exemplar. Details should include learning goals and objectives

Offer office hours for assignment completion support and Q+ A

Developing engaging and relevant assignments that incorporate Backward Design Strategies

SOLUTIONS:

Providing some flexibility during online learning depending on contextual factors

Late or missed assignment contracts

GROUP WORK- How do teachers promote the development of collaboration and social skills through group work in online environments?

RESOURCES:

Effective Use of Group Projects in Online Learning- https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1106897.pdf

SUPPORTS:

Use of collaboration tools such as google docs/slides/sheets, Padlet, Makerspaces etc.

Video Conferencing tools like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meets

MEASURES:

Facilitate opportunities for collaboration and group work within the digital learning environment

If teacher is establishing groups, ensuring strategic grouping that consider learning styles

SOLUTIONS:

Facilitate group breakout discussions using video conferencing tools

Encourage peer and self evaluation opportunities

SAFETY ON THE INTERNET- How can teachers promote awareness effective and safe online engagement?

RESOURCES:

SUPPORTS:

MEASURES:

Incorporate digital citizenship programming into orientation course incl. how to identify reliable and non-reliable sources

Involve parents and peers in recognizing, monitoring and communicating safety concerns

Educate and encourage students to protect their online safety (e.g. not sharing personal information, signs of online bullying, use of public wifi etc.)

SOLUTIONS:

Response would be highly situational depending on how the student has been exposed, regardless involve school supports and parents in the solution

FLAMING/CYBERBULLING- With the use of electronic communications in online learning (IM, discussion boards, email social media etc.), how do teachers protect students from cyberbullying?

RESOURCES:

SUPPORTS:

Kids Help Phone: https://kidshelpphone.ca

Cyberbullying Prevention Course for Ontario Youth- https://cyberbullying.safeatschool.ca

MEASURES:

Clearly identify and reference school board policies in regard to cyberbullying

Develop a social contract at the beginning of the course

Involve parents and peers in recognizing and monitoring for instances of cyberbullying

SOLUTIONS:

Response would be highly situational depending on how the student is being bullied, regardless involve school supports and parents in the solution

ATTENDANCE- In the absence of physically seeing students, how can teachers ensure students are attending their classes and engaging in content?

RESOURCES:

SUPPORTS:

Google Forms

LMS Analytics Tools

Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meets attendance data

MEASURES:

Establish and communicate key expectations for attendance

Develop engaging and student relevant learning opportunities

Develop healthy student relationships

Communicate online office hours

Include synchronous learning in teaching and learning plan

SOLUTIONS

Communicate home via phone call and then email

Involve School Administration

Connect with other teachers to see if this is an isolated incident or across subjects

DISCIPLINE- How do teachers apply appropriate disciplinary actions in online learning environments?

RESOURCES:

SUPPORTS:

School and School Board specific but could include school administration, social worker, parents/guardians, student success teacher.

MEASURES:

Clearly communicate Student Code of Conduct and behavioural expectations

Develop healthy student relationships

Document and record incidents or concerns

Maintain a progressive approach to discipline

SOLUTIONS:

Don't shy away from difficult conversations

Clearly communicate concerns to parents as well as school supports (Admin, SERT, Student Success teacher, Social Worker, School Chaplain etc.)