Learning has moved online. Create an online classroom. We want to help educators and students adapt to online learning. Remote learning works when we stay open to new methods, and focus on manageable tasks.
Create an Online Classroom
Stanford Online High School has been successfully educating students online since 2006. For those exploring online learning in case of closures, the link below provides free resources for effective remote teaching and learning.
The site focuses on the essential steps for preparing to teach online. The materials in the link below are updated regularly, and they host webinars that provide more resources for online learning.
Stanford OHS Considerations for effective remote teaching and learning
Technology & Learning
We must not use technology just because it is available. We must use it when, and only when, we can see how it will enable us to do the education job better.
Herbert A. Simon, Carnegie Mellon University
When you integrate technology into a course, it’s important to identify the desired learning outcomes. Use technology that enables learning interactions that support these outcomes. Brown College’s technology group has a helpful teaching with technology website. The resource below can help you discover new ways to teach with technology. Use their ideas to create a more self directed learning environment in your classroom.
Teaching During Times of Disruption
Teaching during a disruption requires creative and flexible thinking. One of the most important considerations is how do you support your students? Research has shown that creating more stress in these situations can lower the ability of your students to learn. The linked document below offers suggestions for instructors. These are great for those looking to offer a more student-centered learning experience.