Remote Learning

Strategies for BC Flex

• Practice using equipment in the classrooms.
• Review learning goals at the beginning of class.
• Start each Zoom meeting/class with a chance to “catch-up” with students.
• Encourage video to always be on in Zoom including your own.
• Remember to enunciate and speak slower while wearing a mask.
• Use a portable amplifier while in class.
• Use a document camera instead of the whiteboard/chalkboard.
  • Tip: use plain paper and dark, thick markers.
• Chunk content and encourage/pause for student engagement.
• Encourage student interaction by having all students in Zoom.
• Repeat students’ comments/questions for all students to hear.
  • Tip: read aloud any comments/questions from the chat.
• For group discussion, use Zoom breakout rooms and have earbuds.
• For group work, use Zoom breakout rooms and Google Docs.
• Use platforms that students are familiar with.
• Record a PowerPoint presentation with audio.
• Add audio to slides in PowerPoint Presentations.
• When recording in-class sessions, record to the Zoom Cloud.
• If taking classes outside, keep remote students in mind!

Strategies for BC Flex

• Have earbuds with you at all times.
• Have fully charged devices.
• If camera view is askew, let classmates/professors know.
• If voices are muffled, let classmates/professors know.
• Mute yourself when not speaking.
• Have webcam turned on for sense of community.
  • Tip: you can hide self-view!
• Use Zoom reactions (Raise Hand, Slow down, etc)
• Be aware of your surroundings.
  • Tip: use virtual backgrounds.
• Be aware of your appearance (ex: clothes are not optional).
• When doing group work in class over Zoom, use earbuds.
• Do not attend Zoom class while driving!