Course design for both synchronous and asynchronous online learning merits PLC time. PPS Virtual Scholars Tip: Name your @CanvasLMS modules in a predictive and descriptive manner. Be willing to change your module names if kids tell you they are confused or lost.

Course design for both synchronous and asynchronous online learning merits PLC time. PPS Virtual Scholars Tip: Long videos will be skipped! Chunk your videos to about 1 to 6 minutes. Then add an opportunity to reflect, react, or apply.

Course design for both synchronous and asynchronous online learning merits PLC time. PPS Virtual Scholars Tip: Use the super convenient (& easy) @CanvasLMS MEDIA RECORDER to add video feedback to any discussion, quiz or assignment. Click-Talk into your Camera-Save-DONE!

I had a bit of fun experimenting how to get a low tech DOC CAMERA going in May. No special software. No expensive tools… well except for the one I have with me all the time. Check out the “tools” is used in this video :) (For Zoom or GMeet) screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cYhlfKgJ…

Chunking content is supportive to all students and essential for the learners who need academic language and literacy development support! @TMcKey21 @ElizabethMPDX

A shout out to the Virtual Scholars team. From your ingenuity in the use of breakout rooms to create quiet spaces for kids to work to partnering to make sure all kids know their way around VS to creating warm & welcoming spaces. THANK YOU FOR BEING YOU. #VirtualScholarsGratitude

Course design for both synchronous and asynchronous online learning merits PLC time. PPS Virtual Scholars Tip: Be it on a video call or in a course video, practice looking straight at the camera. Your audience will feel more like you are working directly with them.

Course design for both synchronous and asynchronous online learning merits PLC time. PPS Virtual Scholars Tip: Does your course design help kids know WHAT to do and by WHEN to do it? This clarity supports student efficacy and independence.

This is STELLAR! What an impactful contribution to the community. I just heard about a student who meets weekly with one of your tutors and it is going really well.

#YouCanBeAnything!

What if your internet goes out while teaching? What’s your Plan B? Have you practiced with your students? Just like our monthly safety drills, practice your Plan B just in case...