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What Do Online or Remote Learners Need from You to Succeed?

3/22/2020

Model a wise mind (we can do this) strategy for doing your best to support learning and success in this challenging time. Don't suggest it's going to be an easy and smooth transition, but let learners know you’re going to be there to make sure everyone can learn and succeed. Start by letting everyone know that we are going to do the best we can online, but realize along the way that we are going to need their help and support to gradually do even better.

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The Weirdest Semester

3/21/2020

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Hi y'all! Long time no chat! This semester has possibly been the weirdest I have experienced for more reasons than one, and it’s not even over yet! Obviously, the coronavirus pandemic is one of them, but to give more context, let’s rewind a bit, shall we?

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Are You Ready to be an Online or Remote Learning Facilitator?

3/20/2020

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If you are not willing to be a devoted learning facilitator, you are going to struggle to teach online. Your learners are going to need far more than Zoom lectures and announcements to learn and succeed online. Usually, students elect to take online courses. We are pushing some learners out of their comfort zones.

To ease the transition, first, take time to reorient them to the big learning goals and the online environment. Go slow. Offer an orientation period with specific assignments that help ensure learners get and stay onboard the course. For example, begin with a brief module that focuses on how to learn, stay motivated, and be productive online.

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Are You Ready to be an Online or Remote Learning Facilitator?

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