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Transitions to Online Teaching Part One

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In our first webinar of the Transitioning to Online Teaching series, we sought to clarify the thoughts, concerns, and experiences of those who have already dived in the world of eLearning.

Topics of discussion included:

• Switching to online/distance learning (from the classroom);
• Barriers encountered;
• Considerations for educators in the new context of virtual work;
• and challenges with accommodating students.

Watch below, or keep reading to see what was covered! 

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Panelists: Josh Mora, ASL Instructor at Boston University; Frank Griffin, LMS Consultant; Dr. Mei Kennedy, Instructional Design Consultant; Dr. John Prione, Collegiate Lecturer and Coordinator.

Three main takeaways:

Flexibility is key

Given the sudden shift to online learning, it's okay to feel unprepared and disoriented.  Educators inexperienced with online or distance learning may find it challenging to adapt. Others thrive in physical classrooms where they can bounce ideas off of their peers.

It's a balancing act.

In this new environment, teachers now bear the burden of helping parents and their students. This can lead to more stress and cause them to burn out. Communicate with your students and their parents. Come up with a plan to support each other. Break down your goals into manageable and actionable tasks. Mistakes are bound to happen, as Alexander Pope put “to err is human.” Focus on doing what you can and practice self-care breaks. Remember to breathe.

There are resources for every challenge.

There’s an app for that! Whether the problem is limited access to the internet and devices, isolation of mainstream students, or lack of educator tools for online learning. Resources are available to address all of these issues and more. For a comprehensive list of tips and resources check out our previous blogpost. Also, visit CSDLearns.org for a list of resources included in the webinar.

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