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Created by your Instructional Technology Coordinator, Nova Katz
From Fairfax County Public Schools
As you watch the videos, consider. . .
As you watch the videos, consider. . .
- How can you design your classroom so all students are engaged?
- What are some of the potential barriers you will need to plan for?
Ed Week's 9-Part series highlighting the do's and don'ts of concurrent instruction from teachers across the nation.
Each part of the series includes recommendations and words of caution from teachers who have been teaching in a hybrid model for some portion of this school year.
Each part of the series includes recommendations and words of caution from teachers who have been teaching in a hybrid model for some portion of this school year.
The Do's & Don'ts of Hybrid (Concurrent) Teaching
Making Hybrid (Concurrent) Teaching Work for Educators and Students
Strategies for Teaching Students online and Face-to-Face at the Same Time
Hybrid (Concurrent) Teaching is Multitasking to the Umpteenth Degree
It's Like "Teaching Two Classes at Once"
Give Yourself Grace as You Teach Concurrently
Virtual, Hybrid & Concurrent Are Three Words I Never Expected to Use
We Can Lower Expectations and Still Have High Standards in Hybrid (Concurrent) Teaching
There is No Playbook for How to Do Hybrid Teaching
Concurrent teaching IS. . .
Concurrent teaching IS. . .
teaching virtual (Zoomies) and in-person learners (Roomies) simultaneously.
using UDL design, planning for Zoomies and adapting for Roomies.
utilizing Google Classroom to manage student assignments and assessments.
allowing Zoomies to have independent asynchronous time, off Zoom, during small group or independent work time for the Roomies.
Concurrent teaching is NOT. . .
Concurrent teaching is NOT. . .
teaching in front of Roomies in the classroom while Zoomies watch.
keeping Zoomies for the entire school day.
planning exclusively for the Roomies.
focusing instruction on Roomies only.
"Zoom in the Room."
"How are others setting up their classrooms?"
"How are others setting up their classrooms?"
<-- Click an image in the FlipGrid to the left to view video tours from teachers in Sac City!
<-- Click an image in the FlipGrid to the left to view video tours from teachers in Sac City!
3 Principles for Planning
3 Principles for Planning
Consider the priority of the lesson (standards and learning intentions)
Organize in Google Classroom - send home handouts
Keep it simple
3 Community Builders
3 Community Builders
Roomies
Meet at the Door
Get Ready for the Day
Morning Work
Zoomies
It's ok to wait to let students into Zoom
Maybe post a recording in Google Classroom with a daily greeting and something to ponder while Zoomies wait to be let in
Let Zoomies into Zoom when you are ready to start your day
Share with families that Zoomies need to be ready a few minutes early but might not be let in until you are ready
3 Structures for Learning
3 Structures for Learning
Whole-Group - Live instruction or Flipped experiences like videos, games, pre-formative assessments, etc.
Small-Group - live in person or online
Asynchronous Time - independent time for students to work and ask for guidance
WHOLE GROUP
WHOLE GROUP
Share screen that is on the whiteboard
Use laptop - Wireless keyboard to move around and teach
Webcam pointed at Roomies or Poster or use as a document camera
SMALL GROUP
SMALL GROUP
Determine groups:
Do you want them to be the same as you have had all year? Roomies and Zoomies together
Do you want the groups to be just Roomies or just Zoomies?
ASYNCHRONOUS
ASYNCHRONOUS
Independent work time for Roomies and Zoomies
Great time to let Zoomies go on mute and turn cameras off and work while you work with Roomies
Utilize Breakout Rooms between Roomies and Zoomies to work on assignments
What we've learned from Fairfax County Public Schools
What we've learned from Fairfax County Public Schools
Consider reflections below (coming soon)
Additional Resources
Additional Resources
From Fairfax County Public Schools: Approaches to Concurrent Instruction ~ Reflections & Tips for Concurrent Instruction from Teachers, including discussion prompts
Fostering and Maintaining Relationships (Video; 2:29) - Features HS Social Studies, Biology, and Elementary teachers
Instructional Planning (Video; 2:15) - Features SDC, HS Social Studies, and Elementary teachers
Assessing Student Progress & Providing Feedback (Video; 3:30) - Features Elementary, HS Social Studies, English, Biology
Collaboration and Engagement (Video; 3:31) - Features HS Social Studies, English, Elementary
Additional FCPS videos including Engaging Students in English, Whole Group Read Alouds, and Facilitation Stations found here
Back to School: What is Concurrent Teaching? by Kara Weissinger, Maya Consulting
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