Episode 85
How Should Distance Learning Look When Schools Need To Close?
In this episode, we discuss:
Reflections from Last Week:
- In last week’s episode, we talked about what professional development looks like for us as Tech Coaches.
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What is Distance Learning?
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- Distance learning can take the form of a class being conducted within a building or district for various student needs. It can also go so far as going from outside of a district for international study or college study.
- Reasons for Distance Learning
- Lack of course offering at a specific building
- Dual Credit for college courses
- Homebound/Extended illness
- Need for bringing in experts on a particular topic during a normal instructional course
- Questions/Items to consider when approaching the idea of Distance Learning
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- Safety for members and students - Ask questions to your district/building administration, find out what (if any) plans or procedures are in place
- Actions/guidance from the DOE - Are there mandates at the state level regarding time off for “non-traditional” instruction?
- Challenge to remote learning - What are the procedures for administering distance learning assignments? What about those students without a device or internet access?
- Lost wages for some parents that have to stay home - Ask questions to your district/building on how to best address parent concerns that may arise.
- Not thorough and efficient for special needs students - Think about ways to meet student IEP/differentiation requirements in a distance learning environment.
- No breakfast and lunch programs for students in need - What resources are in place in the community that could help address the physical needs of the students?
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