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​Distance Learning Progression | Phase 3
Engagement in Independent Learning

​Identifies the sequence of actions for asynchronous (independent learning) instruction to be clear, collaborative, and include opportunities for authentic tasks.
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Below you'll find articles, research, practitioner training, and campus/classroom examples from Dallas ISD leaders to suggest the next move you (or those you coach) might take.

Leader Actions

4. Leader identifies asynchronous experience tools for campus wide use or across grade level bands.
PEI Indicator 1.4
Next Move: Leader provides onboarding opportunities for parents and students to understand what it means to learn asynchronously.​
  • ​Encourage your kid to power through with these 5 power behaviors | Prepared Parents
  • A Parenting Tool to…. Set & Achieve Goals with the Self-Directed Learning Cycle | Prepared Parents
  • Help your Kids Set Daily Goals-- Keeping it Simple | Prepared Parents
  • Getting Ready to Teach Next Year | Edutopia
  • Create a Study Schedule to Meet Your Goals Lesson | Applied Digital Skills Lesson with Google 
  • Manage Your Time with Google Sheets | Applied Digital Skills Lesson with Google 
  • Organize Your Time with a Digital Agenda | Applied Digital Skill Lesson with Google 
5. Leader communicates lesson planning expectations for asynchronous learning.
PEI Indicator 2.2
Next Move: Define the elements of a successful asynchronous lesson and set expectations for planning.
  • 5 Tips for Designing Remote or Asynchronous Learning | Social Science Space
  • Teacher examples from Fisher and Frey’s YouTube Channel:
    • Learning Intention and Success Criteria in Trigonometry 
    • Learning Intentions and Success Criteria, 2nd grade writing
    • Learning Intentions and Success Criteria, 1st grade
    • Writing an Introduction, High School Writing
  • So You Want to Make a Great Instructional Video? Session Slides
6. When appropriate, the leader executes asynchronous professional development for staff.
PEI Indicator 1.3

Next Move: Determine your purpose and outcomes for professional development, then choose the model that best fits your vision (synchronous or asynchronous).
  • Specific Techniques for Designing Asynchronous Training | Matrix Blog

Teacher Actions 

7. Teacher leverages asynchronous learning to introduce new material or provide direct instruction. 
TEI Indicator 1.1 | Varied Learning Experiences
Next Move: Plan for experiences over a week that use asynchronous for direct instruction so that synchronous time can be used to clarify misconceptions, apply new learning, or deepen understanding.
  • Effective educational videos | Brame, C.J. (2015)
  • So You Want to Make a Great Instructional Video? Session Slides
  • Small Groups in Action (Warm up, I do, We do) with Angie Lee | PL Prep 
    ​Structuring a Video Minilesson | YouTube Video, Kristin Ziemke
  • Decision-Making Tool for Synchronous and Asynchronous Teaching Strategies | University of Michigan
  • A 5-Step Guide to Making Your Own Instructional Videos | Edutopia ​
  • Sample teacher video lessons here. The first video is a secondary example, and the second is an elementary. There are several other videos on this page as well. | Corwin, Distance Learning Playbook
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8. Teacher sets directions that are specific, concrete, sequential, and observable.
TEI Indicator 2.3 | Routines and Procedures
Next Move: Write directions or create video tutorials that are explicit and clear for every asynchronous task. 
  • ​How to Make Effective Videos for Learning | Youtube Video, Edutopia
  • Developing Online Courses for All Learning Styles | eLearning Industry 
  • Success in Distance Education: Do Learning Styles and Multiple Formats Matter? | John Battalio 2009
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9. Teacher plans tasks that engage students with the teacher or their peers in an online environment. 
TEI Indicators 2.5 and 3.2 | Varied Learning Experiences, Sense of Purpose
Next Move: Leverage components of the LMS or other experience tools that promote online discussion or collaboration.
  • 4 Tips for Productive Online Discussions | Edutopia
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Student Actions

10. Students troubleshoot and access asynchronous tasks without support from the teacher
TEI Indicator 1.4 | Routines and Procedures, Access to Materials
Next Move: Explicitly teach and practice routines and procedures for asynchronous learning.  
  • Encourage your kid to power through with these 5 power behaviors | Prepared Parents
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11. Students begin to build agency by setting short-term academic and non-academic goals to drive independent learning.
TEI Indicator 1.2 | Self-Direction
Next Move: Support students in building habits and routines to be successful in a distance learning environment.
  • 3 Ways to Use Video Conferencing, #3 Conferencing with Students- Golden Circle Goal Template | Catlin Tucker
  • The Power of Student Conferencing, Advice Conference | John Spencer
  • Learning Goal Tracker | Emily Brokaw, Molina High School
  • Distance Learning Weekly Planner | Adapted from The Distance Learning Playbook, Corwin Press, Inc.
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12. Students complete authentic work that they are proud to share with their peers and community.
TEI Indicator 2.5 | Varied Learning Experiences, Authentic Assessment
Next Move: Design work that is interconnected and provides opportunities for authentic audiences, student-led conferences, or celebrations of learning that make learning fun.
  • ​Build Peaks, Don’t Fix Potholes | YouTube Video, Dan Heath
  • The Power of Moments One-Page Summary | Chip and Dan Heath
  • The 12 Shifts for Student-Centered Hybrid Environments | Getting Smart
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  • About
    • Personalized Learning
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    • Sharing the Work
    • Blog
    • Flip the Switch
    • Resources for Families >
      • Personalized Learning for Families
      • Hybrid Learning for Families
  • The Rubric
    • Assessment and Data >
      • Data Driven Instruction
      • Student Feedback
      • Authentic Assessment
      • Choice in Assessment
    • Instructional Rigor >
      • Varied Learning Experiences
      • Differentiated Learning Objectives
      • Personalized Learning Pathways
      • Mastery Based Progression
    • Student Agency >
      • Rapport with Students
      • Self- Direction
      • Opportunities for Input
      • Advocacy Beyond Self
    • Classroom Culture >
      • Routines and Procedures
      • Peer Accountability
      • Growth Mindset
      • Sense of Purpose
    • Equity >
      • Self- Awareness
      • Diversity in Design
      • Collaborative Grouping
      • Access to Materials
    • Phases of PL
  • Readiness Continuum
    • 1 The PL Classroom
    • 2 Curriculum + Assessment
    • 3 Data Driven Instruction
    • 4 Social Emotional Learning
    • 5 The PL Graduate
    • 6 Principal/Leader
    • 7 Collaborative Design
    • 8 PL Campus Team
    • 9 Vision + Priorities
    • 10 Personalized PD + Supports
    • 11 Culture of Innovation
    • 12 Sustainability + Access
  • Progressions
    • Lab Rotation
    • Station Rotation
    • Individual Rotation
    • Flex Model
    • Flipped Classroom
    • Enriched Virtual
    • Distance Learning >
      • DLP | Establish a Learning Management System (LMS)
      • DLP | Engagement in Guided Learning
      • DLP | Engagement in Independent Learning
      • DLP | Feedback for Learning
    • Glossary
  • Fellowships
    • Innovation Showcase
    • Innovation in Teaching Fellowship
    • School Retool
    • iDesign Central
  • At-Home Learning Webinars
  • Opportunities
    • Educator Tours
    • Winter Design Excursion Exhibition
    • Self-Paced Google Certification Courses
    • Google Certification
    • University Partnerships- Texas Tech
    • Edcamp
    • PL Homecoming 2022
  • The Lighthouse