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​Distance Learning Progression | Phase 2

Engagement in Guided Learning

Identifies the sequence of actions for synchronous (guided learning) instruction to be purposeful, relational, and interconnected with self-paced independent learning.
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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 the video conferencing tool for campus wide use or across grade level bands.
​PEI Indicator 1.4
Next Move: Provide onboarding opportunities for parents and students to learn how to connect virtually. 
  • Remote Support for Caregivers and Students This tool is written at the district level, but can be applied to your campus. | University of Michigan
  • How to Use Google Meet, A Teacher’s Guide for Distance Learning Tutorial | The EdTech Show
5. Leader communicates expectations for synchronous sessions (i.e. length or sessions per week).
​PEI Indicator 2.2
Next Move: Set expectations for synchronous learning.  
  • Using Videos to Assess Student Attention in Virtual Class Meetings | Torrey Trust, Ph.D
  • Synchronous Remote Classroom Teaching Tips | University of Michigan
  • Tips and Tricks for Teachers Educating on Zoom | Zoom, April 2020
6. Leader determines which experience tools teachers will have available for use.
​PEI Indicator 1.3 and  1.4
Next Move: Model expectations and use experience tools in virtual staff meetings. 
  • Evaluation of Distance Learning Tools Fisher, Frey, Hattie | The Distance Learning Handbook

Teacher Actions 

7. Teacher establishes a weekly cadence for synchronous sessions and communicates who needs to attend which session.
TEI Indicators 1.5 and 3.1 | Routines and Procedures
Next Move: Share the weekly synchronous schedule with students and provide explicit directions and access information.
  • ​Sample Weekly Synchronous Schedule Brittny Fillmore | Cowart
  • Synchronous Versus Asynchronous Communication Tool outlines when to use synchronous or asynchronous communication. When planning your schedule, consider different mediums to communicate through. | John Spencer
8. Teacher leverages synchronous time for differentiation in small groups, morning meetings, advisory or multi-student check-ins.
TEI Indicators 1.2 and 3.3 | Varied Learning Experiences
Next Moves: Plan and execute synchronous learning time to differentiate with smaller groups of students.
  • Decision-Making Tool for Synchronous and Asynchronous Teaching Strategies | University of Michigan
  • Using Morning Messages to Start the Day in Distance Learning | Edutopia 
  • Virtual Morning Meeting is a behind the scenes look at how one teacher sets up her morning meeting | Jennuine Teaching
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9. Teacher plans opportunities for students to interact with the teacher or their peers. 
TEI Indicator 2.4 and 2.5 | Rapport with Students
Next Move: Build rapport with students and establish a culture of trust with class.
  • 6 Ideas for Creating a Remote Community of Learners | Altitude Learning
  • How to Make Virtual Meetings More Interactive for Students | John Spencer
  • 33 Ways to Build Relationships in a Virtual Setting | Teach, Train, Love
  • Video Conferencing: Establishing Routines and Structuring Online Time with Students | Catlin Tucker

Student Actions

10. Students take active responsibility for their learning.
​TEI Indicator 2.3 | Routines and Procedures, Opportunities for Input
Next Move: Provide students with question stems or directly teach questioning strategies for active learning. 
  • Spark Student Questioning Question stems and question protocols start on page five. | Mentoring Minds
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11. Students talk about what they are learning with their peers.
​TEI Indicator 2.3 and 2.4 | Peer Accountability
Next Move: Ensure individual accountability in peer-to-peer interactions.
  • ​The Constructivist Listening Dyad Protocol | National School Reform Faculty
  • Text Rendering Experience Protocol | School Reform Initiative
12. Students work interdependently on a collaborative task.
TEI Indicator 2.5 | Collaborative Grouping
Next Move: Design for equitable collaboration and opportunity for students to work in teams.
  • How to Use Google Jamboard for Remote Teaching | New EdTech Classroom
  • Collaboration & Thinking Activities with Google Jamboard | Social Studies Samurai 
  • Improving Student Collaboration in Remote or Hybrid Learning | John Spencer ​
  • Breakout rooms are a great feature to use to foster collaboration, but can be difficult to monitor. Using the grid view on Google slides is one idea to monitor work in all rooms. See a description here. | Shana Ramin, Twitter
  • 5 Ways That Teacher are Using Breakout Rooms to Create More Learner-Centered Experiences in Distance Learning | Katie Martin 
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  • About
    • Personalized Learning
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    • Impact Report
    • 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 in Teaching Fellowship >
      • 2022-2023 Fellows
      • 2021-2022 Fellows
      • 2020-2021 Fellows
      • 2019-2020 Fellows
      • 2018-2019 Fellows
      • 2017-2018 Fellows
      • 2016-2017 Fellows
    • Innovation Showcase
    • 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 Road Trip 2023
  • The Lighthouse