A New Level of Multitasking

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Teachers have been put to the ultimate test during a strange, strange time in history. Stuck at home, having small children of your own, family around 24/7, cleaning, cooking, but life goes on. Pivoting remote instruction can be tough and uneasy at first. How do teachers now maximize value for their students? I’m glad you asked! Below are tips on how to go about online teaching. They aren’t perfect, but you may come across one that you didn’t know you needed.


Don’t convert your entire lecture to video.

This can get boring real quick and it won’t engage your students at all. Strategically reducing your goals can have a huge impact on your students during this time. Focus on the main points you want your students to know and understand by the end of the lesson. Use those points to take hold of your lecture, if you decide to go that route. Having a video that is an hour long isn’t beneficial and will most likely have your students lost. Cutting down the time and engaging them with the most important information is more relevant and they will learn more. Less is more, right? Give your students more grace. This is all new to them also.

Don’t rely on live video.

Although this can be a fun and creative way to have your class “all together,” it’s not always the most adequate. The quality of live chats aren’t always the best due to internet connect. This can also cause some stress on you and even your students, more than it can be helpful.

Invite student engagement and feedback.

This is a big one. Depending on your age group, this can also be difficult to get the feedback you want or need. Feedback and engagement from parents is helpful also. Set up your course so that students can go at their own pace and time. This takes away unnecessary stress. Why have a child do an assignment in two days with 70% effort when you can give them the entire week and receive some of their best work? Hear your students. A common misstep is when teachers don’t value their students feedback and voice. They are a part of your classroom and they can either take away a lot or a little. This could depend on how well you interact and listen to their voices.

Check in with students often.

Last but not least, know where your students are. I believe this is the most important. In a time where everyone is stuck at home, going a little crazy, and perhaps not at their best, checking to see how your students are doing is huge. Engage with them. Show them you are there for them in a time that is so strange and unique. Go the extra mile. Have them engage with one another. You are a teacher and a super hero in my eyes, but that doesn’t mean you can do it all. Your students relationships with one another is important.

Don’t forget to keep moving.

One more thing. Releasing endorphins is good. Getting sweaty is good. Don’t forget to get up and move! This is beneficial to your body in so many ways!

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“We should not bring a ‘sink or swim’ approach to online teaching, it’s not the right attitude to a pandemic.” -unknown