Use the same approach, tools and platforms for communication.
There are many opportunities for online learning and various educational procedures to be carried out remotely. However, imagine what happens to a student if you and your colleagues use different resources for distance learning.
Live communication
It may seem that distance learning in the modern world is very easy to set up. You send links to books and assignments in a messenger and collect answers. However, one of the most important aspects of interaction during learning is live communication, contemplation, and listening. Therefore, practice going live to explain the topic, analyze tasks, and discuss with students at least once every 2-3 days.
Trust
In fact, one of the problems with distance learning is trust. In some subjects, it is difficult for a teacher to check whether a student has really done the task on their own. Tasks that require additional explanation can help ease the situation. Suggest that students not only send their results, but also attach short videos or voice messages in which they explain the solution or their vision of the correct answer.
The platform should be convenient for both the teacher and the student.
You should not use social media or platforms that are not very popular among students to communicate with them.
Unified evaluation system
This is similar to the first rule. It is better for your team of teachers to spend a little time creating a unified and transparent grading system than for each teacher to work with students according to their own rules. Moreover, the entire system should be clearly explained to students.
Create a unified lesson plan and topics
By planning your teaching materials, you will, first of all, simplify your life. In addition, it will allow you to objectively assess whether the planned volume will be excessive for this period. Also, if everyone in your team has similar individual plans, you will be able to optimize the overall training system during the quarantine period in the most successful way.
Don’t rely solely on one form of communication
Just as you speak, write, and show in a regular classroom, you need to engage all types of learners’ perceptions during distance learning. Online, you have a lot of room for maneuver. After all, you can combine text assignments with explanations or audio messages. To give each student the opportunity to complete at least one task, create collections. For example, offer to watch a movie, read an article, or listen to a podcast within the same topic.
Working in online groups
Distance learning is the best way to organize students into teams and assign them group tasks. It also simplifies the task preparation stage and allows you to maximize the creative potential of students.
Question and answer system
Agree with your students right away when and where they can send you questions. Otherwise, you run the risk of sitting in front of your computer or phone all day. If a question is repeated often, you may want to reformat the task you set or create a file with answers to frequently asked questions.