EFFECTIVE CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT IN ONLINE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS

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EFFECTIVE CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT IN ONLINE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS

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

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

Don't shy away from difficult conversations

Maintain a progressive approach to discipline

Document and record incidents or concerns

Clearly communicate Student Code of Conduct and behavioural expectations

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

Managing Difficult Behaviours in Online Learning- https://www.uvic.ca/til/assets/docs/for_instructors/managing_students/Managing-Difficult-Behaviours.pdf

Difficult Online Students- https://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/gradhacker/difficult-online-students

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

SOLUTIONS

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

Involve School Administration

Communicate home via phone call and then email

Include synchronous learning in teaching and learning plan

Communicate online office hours

Develop healthy student relationships

Develop engaging and student relevant learning opportunities

Establish and communicate key expectations for attendance

Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meets attendance data

LMS Analytics Tools

Google Forms

Ways to Handle Student Absences in Online Learning- https://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/classroom_qa_with_larry_ferlazzo/2020/04/ways_to_handle_student_absences_in_remote_teaching_when_were_back_in_school.html

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?

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

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

Develop a social contract at the beginning of the course

Clearly identify and reference school board policies in regard to cyberbullying

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

Kids Help Phone: https://kidshelpphone.ca

Cyberbullying Warning Signs: https://cyberbullying.org/cyberbullying-warning-signs

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

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

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

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

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

Protect Kids Online: https://protectkidsonline.ca/app/en/additional_information

Learn Safe Software: https://learnsafe.com/internet-safety-for-distance-learning/

A Starting Place for Online Privacy- https://www.edutopia.org/blog/starting-point-ensuring-student-online-privacy-anne-obrien

Digital Citizenship Activities for Educators- https://cyberbullying.org/digital-citizenship-activities-for-educators

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

Encourage peer and self evaluation opportunities

Facilitate group breakout discussions using video conferencing tools

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

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

Video Conferencing tools like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meets

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

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

Preparing Students for Effective Group Work- https://uwaterloo.ca/centre-for-teaching-excellence/teaching-resources/teaching-tips/alternatives-lecturing/group-work/implementing-group-work-classroom

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

Late or missed assignment contracts

Providing some flexibility during online learning depending on contextual factors

Developing engaging and relevant assignments that incorporate Backward Design Strategies

Offer office hours for assignment completion support and Q+ A

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

Student check-ins and student conferencing

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

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

Use of digital tools that are compatible with chosen LMS

Why Millions of Teens Can't Finish their Homework- https://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2018/10/lacking-internet-millions-teens-cant-do-homework/574402/

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

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

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

Clearly communicate consequences of plagiarism

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

Grammarly: https://www.grammarly.com

Turnitin: https://www.turnitin.com

The Imposter Syndrome (video)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=eqhUHyVpAwE&feature=emb_logo

Why Students Plagarize- https://www.edutopia.org/article/why-students-plagiarize

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

Address concerns with netiquette in a timely fashion

Involving school administration and other school/community supports as required

Student counselling and guidance at individual or group level as required

Develop a class social contract at the beginning of the course

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

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

Sample Netiquette lesson- https://www.commonsense.org/education/lesson-plans/online-etiquette

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

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

SOLUTIONS:

Limit or group handouts into single files

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

MEASURES:

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

Consistent use of chosen LMS

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

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

SUPPORTS:

LMS tools and functions

If applicable, use of school student drive

G- Suite (specifically G drive)

RESOURCES:

The Era of Online Learning (Ted Talk)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=5JKgUoY9pTg&feature=emb_logo

Tools for Student Self-Management- https://www.edutopia.org/blog/tools-for-student-self-management-andrew-miller