How to Teach in an Online/Blended Learning Environment

It is more critical than ever that learners have a nimble, accessible, equitable educational experience regardless of space, place or time.

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) developed a statewide initiative* designed to bring high-quality, online professional learning opportunities to educators that will build their capacity to meet the dynamic needs of each learner in online, blended, and digitally rich learning environments. The Institute for Personalized Learning, a division of CESA #1, is partnering with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction to assist districts in this transition. These two agencies will work alongside other key strategic state partners including: the Wisconsin Digital Learning Collaborative (CESA 9 and eSchool Network) and the CESA Digital Learning and Instructional Coordinators to complete this work.

Below you will find an inclusive list of resources (for teachers, students, families, and communities) that can be leveraged to help in the planning and programming of high quality online and in-person teaching, learning, communication, and engagement. These materials can be embedded in professional learning, included in classroom lessons, or referenced for best practice in teaching. The resources in the table below are aligned to the National Standards for Quality Online Learning and are further organized by topics within those standards. These standards also connect to supports around coaching in the Educator Effectiveness program for both teachers and administrators as they create and provide blended and virtual educational experiences.

Standard A: Professional Responsibilities

Standard A: Professional Responsibilities
Topic	Brief Description	Connected Resources
District and Building Level planning resources	Modules, planning templates, and glossary of remote learning vocabulary terms.	Facilitation/Planning Module Planning Template Remote Learning Glossary of Terms Examples of VLT from the field Resources from these examples
Quality Online Teaching	Best practice for teaching in an online learning environment. Topics such as: Teacher Online standards Student Engagement Teacher collaboration Student collaboration Student agency	Remote Learning Foundations Course Online/Blended teacher standards Blended Learning in Action Triple E Framework for purposeful tech integration
Syllabus Development	How to include the following into syllabus design: Integrating expectations for online and blended learning environments Virtual office hours, technical support, and family contact information Redefining work expectations	UDL during COVID UDL Remote Learning Resources (CAST) Accessible Remote Learning (ISTE) UDL Guidelines (CAST)
Google Resources for Remote Learning	Resources, information, and tutorials for Google tools to support remote learning.	Google’s Teach from Home resources Enabling Distance Learning through G Suite & Chrome Google Meet Setup and Guidelines Google for Education Twitter - ongoing resources and tools Google Classroom What is Google Classroom and How are Teachers Using it? Google Classroom Quick Guide
Scheduling	Help students arrange their time, schedule classes, account for time (calendar setup and use), teacher daily/weekly schedule (time breakouts)	Khan Academy Schedules for School Closures Sample Schedules for Kids Home from School During Coronavirus Outbreak
Attendance (DPI information coming for districts)	Best practice for attendance. Instructional hours, and participation in a remote learning environment.	WDLC Case Study on Online Attendance DPI WISEData attendance School Attendance Third Friday Counts in remote learning In-person vs virtual instruction time Using the Fostering Innovation Guide to support decisions about instructional hours

Standard B: Digital Pedagogy

Standard B: Digital Pedagogy
Topic	Brief Description	Connected Resources
Wisconsin Standards for Information and Technology Literacy	Resources and materials to support the implementation of the ITL standards across all content areas. These standards/competencies are focused on providing students and educators with the skills and knowledge to be successful in all learning environments as well as be future ready.	ITL Webpage ITL Literature Review Content Connection Documents ITL connection to Social Studies ITL connection to Social and Emotional Learning Competencies ITL connection to the Institute for Personalized Learning ITL connection to Computer Science ITL connection doc template ITL Connection to UDL
Live Stream/Web Conferencing	Resources and best practice for connecting with students and families to deliver content, live teaching, conferences,	Web/Video Conferencing Tips for Students English Spanish Other resources for teachers Video Conferencing Norms for Teachers Top Tens Tips for Creating Quality Videos (National Center Accessible Educational Materials)
Screencasting/Recording/Video Production	Best practice for recording lessons, audio/video feedback, live teaching, and more.	Best practice for online learning/flipped classroom would be to leverage a screen capture tool (examples below) to record your lesson to send to your students Screencastify Screencast-o-matic Windows Steps Recorder Loom Flipgrid Screen Recording **Students watch the video before so that you can utilize your time together answering questions and building understanding Accessible Education Materials (AEM) Center = Top Ten Tips for Creating Quality Videos
Data Privacy and Virtual Learning	Information and resources to be aware of data privacy and security during virtual learning.	Wisconsin DPI Page
Equity/Unintentional Roadblocks	Ensuring equitable access to learning as well as similar learning experience for all students	Education Equity in the Digital Age

Standard C: Community Building

Standard C: Community Building
Topic	Brief Description	Connected Resources
Effective Ways to start the school year in an online and blended learning environment	Family connections Student Success 70/30 Rule - support for technical, culture building - front loading teacher time to ensure every student in successful No impact practice of technology tools and individualized supports for students and families Modeling effective discussions, participation, and	WDLC Family Guide WDLC Student Guide
Support and communication for Families and Guardians	Resources and best practice for supporting and communicating with families, guardians, and the community for consistency, fidelity, and clarity?	Parent Guide for Online Learning Providing for Social Emotional Learning in Online Environments

Standard D: Learner Engagement

Standard D: Learner Engagement
Topic	Brief Description	Connected Resources
Classroom Community, Culture, and Engagement	Best practice for building community, culture, and engaging students in an online environment	PBIS PBIS in Remote Instruction PBIS Check-in/Check-out doc PBIS Reward Option for Remote Learning Engagement in Remote Learning Increase Remote Learning Engagement (edsurge) Engagement in Remote Learning (edweek)
Effective online discussion and participation	Sample grade-level rubrics Alignment of online tools and options to build interaction activities Google Tools	Five Ways to Promote Student Autonomy in Online Discussions

Standard E: Digital Citizenship

Standard E: Digital Citizenship
Topic	Brief Description	Connected Resources
Online Safety and Digital Citizenship (Leadership)	Helping teachers and students to navigate digital tools while practicing safe and healthy online behavior. Being cognizant of the following: Online behavior - Keeping Kids Safe Online Participation guides & rubrics by grade level - LMS/tool agnostic Civility - anti-racist/equity/humanity/civic engagement Screen time - dpi webpage/district example guidelines	Online Safety Website American Academy of Pediatrics screen time recommendations and family plan templates Digital Citizenship for #Distancelearning- Holly Clark- Infused Classroom Digital Citizenship Common Sense Media Common Sense Media Assessments
Copyright, Intellectual Property, and Fair Use	Resources and tools for integrating copyright, intellectual property, and fair use laws into an online, blended, or in-person educational experience.	Copyright and Creativity website Copyright and Distance Learning

Standard F: Diverse Instruction

Standard F: Diverse Instruction
Topic	Brief Description	Connected Resources
Social and Emotional, Mental Health, Trauma	Resources to help support students, families, and educators with SEL, Mental health, and trauma while navigating an online learning environment.	CASEL Covid Resources Self care for adults PD opportunities Providing for Social Emotional Learning in Online Environments Act for Youth- Social and Emotional Learning Toolkit 25 Ways to Integrate Social-Emotional Learning Throughout Your Day YouTube Playlist of Google Accessibility What is a Morning Meeting? The Power of the Morning Meeting: 5 Steps Toward Changing Your Classroom Morning Meetings for Middle and High School Students 10 strategies for Community Building Morning Meetings Provide the Ritual and Community Kids Need Right Now Bringing the Benefits of Your Morning Meetings Online Connection Activities for Remote Learning
Special Education	The ability to include IEP's and equitable access to learning for all students	A Guide to Implementing IEPs and Monitoring Progress of IEP Goals When Moving Between In-Person, Hybrid, or Virtual Learning Environments Special Education Team’s COVID-19 webpage. Extended School Closures for Students with IEPs due to COVID-19 Teleservice Considerations for Related Services during the Current Public Health Emergency WDLC Special Education Case Studies Edutopia IEPs Article How to Improve Distance Learning for Students With IEPs
Early Learning	Additional information about early learners and guidelines for online/blended environments.	Office of Early Learning webpage
Bilingual and English Language Learners		Bilingual and English Learner webpage Resources for Educating ELs Online
Accessibility	Resources for the following: Captioning Translation Transcript Video Text-to-speech Read and write	Assistive Technology Resources Assistive Technology Resources for K-12 (WCBVI) Closed Captions Web Captioner Google Slides YouTube PowerPoint (real-time) PowerPoint (add CC) Google Meet Translation Sign Me a Story Text to Speech Read Aloud Talkie Talking Web Speak It Chrome Vox Speech to Text Voice to Text Notes Speech to Text Notepad
Equity/Unintentional Roadblocks	Ensuring equitable access to learning as well as a similar learning experience for all students	Education Equity in the Digital Age
Lower Tech options	With so many variations that exist in accessing content, communications, and learning, we must have alternative ways to connect with stakeholders.	Communications Personal Cell phone (block number with 67) - consider personal data plan limits and option to use web-based tools that can do phone calls Zoom Phone access Google Meet Dial Access - Only if added by your Google administrator Email/Newsletters - Keep communication lines open Remind - many teachers & coaches use this for two-way messaging that will not show personal cell phone numbers ( FERPA & COPPA link for Remind) Collaboration* Google Docs - continue to work offline but need access to share or place in folders Set and use of offline files Using Drive File Stream Digital Content PBS family resources and support for at-home learning

Standard G: Assessment and Measurement

Standard G: Assessment and Measurement
Topic	Brief Description	Connected Resources
Assessment and Grading	How will we be assessing (formative/summative) students and assigning grades in online/blended environments?	Academic Integrity in Online Learning Environments Assessment Strategies to Inform Instruction
Academic Integrity	How do we ensure academic integrity while utilizing online digital tools?	Academic Integrity in Wisconsin Online Programs

Standard H: Instructional Design

Standard H: Instructional Design
Topic	Brief Description	Connected Resources
Planning and Design	Resources, tools, and samples of best practice in remote learning	Return to Learn Playbook Resources, tools, examples for teachers, admin, parents, special education that is broken down by grade-band Instructional Models for Flexibility Interactive Lesson on Zoom from Ready to Blend
Literacy and Mathematics	For specific resources, tools, and courses to plan for literacy, English language arts, and mathematics instruction during an extended school closure	Literacy and Math Team web page

**The DPI will not endorse the use of any specific virtual instruction platform, tool, or product. The DPI facilitates discussions between school districts on successes and challenges in providing virtual instruction to help each district identify and utilize tools that fit the district’s specific needs. Each district should work with its own legal counsel to ensure the use of a particular product complies with state and federal law, including student privacy requirements, as well as local school board policies.

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