- Module 1: Are you moving from a face-to-face classroom to an online/remote learning experience? This module explores the considerations, procedures, and planning that administrators and educators will need to examine in preparation for a remote learning experience. As you complete the module, you can use an Action Plan template to guide your work and document your school's plan for remote learning.
In this module, you will:
- Explain the difference between remote learning and online learning
- Identify the considerations that must be evaluated when creating a remote learning plan
- Plan how to continue the learning and connect with your students
- Establish routines and create workspaces that foster learning
ISTE Standards for Educators:
- Educator - Facilitator
- Educator - Leader
- Educator - Learner
- Module 2: This module provides educators practical ways to organize their remote learning experience in order to foster strong connections between students and teachers and to keep students engaged. Educators will learn how to use Microsoft Teams, Stream, OneNote Class Notebook, and Flip to engage students and foster connections with the school community from afar.
In this module, you will:
- Identify the types of teams you'll need in your remote learning experience
- Use Microsoft Teams features for remote learning such as creating a team and starting, managing, and recording a Teams call
- Evaluate various methods for creating video and sharing video lessons
- Use Microsoft Teams tools to assess, share resources, and stay connected to students asynchronously
ISTE Standards for Educators:
- Educator - Facilitator - Educator - Leader - Educator - Learner
- Module 3: This module introduces educators to the hybrid learning model. Educators will learn about the five elements of hybrid learning, how to implement them, and how to use Microsoft Teams to create a dynamic learning environment for their students.
In this module, you will:
- Identify the five elements of hybrid learning and how it differs from remote learning
- Develop a hybrid learning environment that builds a sense of community
- Implement best practices for lesson design, assessment, and feedback in a hybrid model to ensure engagement and interactivity
- Module 4: Learn to teach with the accessibility tools in Windows 10, Office 365, and apps including Teams, Immersive Reader, Math Tools, Word, Translator, and OneNote. Dive deep into areas of student need to learn about specific opportunities and considerations for special education and online learning.
In this module, you will:
- Explain how to personalize learning for all students using Window 10 and Office 365
- Describe ways to make content accessible for all students
- List tips to help students transition to remote learning
ISTE Standards for Educators:
- Educator - Facilitator
- Educator - Leader
- Leaders - Equity and Citizenship Advocate
UNESCO Standards for Educators:
- Application of Digital skills
- Pedagogy
- Module 5: This module expands upon the introduction module for hybrid learning, with a specific focus on creating a dynamic learning experience for students in primary grades. Primary grade educators will focus on the fundamentals of using Microsoft Teams as a centralized hub to create a comprehensive and collaborative hybrid classroom designed for primary-age learners.
In this module, you will:
- Create strategies for establishing community and collaboration in the hybrid-environment
- Create strategies for making the most of synchronous instruction with primary students
- Use Microsoft tools to assess learning and supply feedback
Blended approaches for a modern learning environment
Overview
Syllabus
- Module 1: Module 1: Stay connected with remote learning through Microsoft Teams and Office 365
- Introduction
- Remote learning
- Synchronous vs. asynchronous learning
- Goal 1: Continue learning
- Assessment in remote learning
- Provide structure
- Goal 2: Keep your school community connected
- Set up home work spaces for success
- Goal 3: Streamline the process
- Humanize your remote learning experience
- The opportunities (The bright side)
- Knowledge check
- Summary
- Module 2: Module 2: Keep students engaged: Build strong student/teacher connections in a remote learning environment
- Introduction
- What teams do you need to create?
- Starting the class
- Create video lessons
- Gauge understanding
- Tools in Class Teams to share resources with students
- Use Flip to connect with learners
- Interactivity during a call
- Promote fun
- Knowledge check
- Summary
- Module 3: Module 3: Hybrid learning: A new model for the future of learning
- Overview
- Introduction
- Introduction continued
- Learning environment
- Class community
- Lesson design
- Engagement and interactivity
- Assessment and feedback
- Opportunity to reimagine education
- Five elements
- Teams checklist
- Knowledge check
- Summary
- Module 4: Module 4: Accessibility, special education, and online learning: Supporting equity in a remote learning environment
- Introduction
- How do I help my students with learning differences?
- How do I help my students with visual limitations?
- How do I help my students with hearing limitations?
- How do I help my students with mobility limitations?
- How do I help my students who are neurodiverse?
- How do I help my students with mental health?
- Create accessible content
- Educator tips
- Knowledge check
- Summary
- Module 5: Module 5: Hybrid learning in the primary classroom
- Overview
- Introduction
- Learning environment
- Class community
- Lesson design
- Engagement and interactivity
- Assessment and feedback
- Knowledge check
- Summary
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