Online Teaching and Learning: Strategies for Synchronous Instruction

Introduction to Best Practices in Online Facilitation is a workshop on tips, tools and resources needed to lead effective and engaging instruction online.  We focus specifically on community building, strong engagement practices and the basics of virtual design in this foundational session. This workshop is great for school leaders, teacher-leaders, and anyone who wants to get a sense of what strong synchronous teaching practices look like and pick up some key tips on implementation.

Strategies to Spark Engagement Online is designed to support teachers and school leaders in creating highly engaging learning environments for students or adults. This workshop focuses on strategies to ensure students are constantly thinking and participating in online learning. Participants will have the opportunity to apply and practice engagement techniques so please come prepared with a lesson to practice during the workshop.

“Onlineified” Instructional Methods supports teachers and school leaders in translating in-person facilitation methods and design to the online environment.  This workshop focuses on keys to virtual design thinking for planning lessons or professional development. We set participants up to engage in design challenges to build stronger muscles for synchronous online planning. Participants will have the opportunity to apply and practice online design principles using an upcoming lesson or PD plan.

Coaching and Developing Teachers in Online Instruction is a workshop focused on supporting school leaders or teacher leaders in setting up and facilitating live practice. In this workshop, instructional leaders will participate in a virtual demonstration of online coaching best practices and have the opportunity to apply and practice virtual strategies to enhance the quality of their coaching.