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Supporting learners
Responding to students who aren't participating would start with engaging with the student one on one away from the rest of the class. Asking them for ways to encourage them and to help them feel supported. Looking into the different ways each student learns you may be able to help the child understand the best. Asking them more open-ended questions to encourage interaction in class easily as well. Providing a safe and understanding environment for children who are struggling and showing a skill deficit, a space where they can come and ask questions. Providing recourses as well to help with each assignment as well as changing instructions and some problems to accommodate them. For students with a performance deficit, try talking to the student. Give them an advance on when assignments are due, and even offer them opportunities to work on assignments together with other students or even a tutor. If the student still continues to struggle with assignments I would conside...
Student Motivation in Online Classrooms
Student Motivation in Online Classrooms Keeping motivation up for students is really important for success in the classroom especially online classrooms with little interaction throughout the class. My favorite methods for keeping motivation are ones that encourage communication with recommended but optional Zoom calls before big tests or assignments to make sure students feel supported and like they understand the content. I would also have a clear calendar of when assignments are due so there is a clear understanding of that. I personally would make my due dates and expectations clear for each assignment but I also would supply lots of chances for extra credit because being understanding of students is important. Providing feedback on assignments so that students know what they are doing well and what can be improved on is also a great way to keep them motivated. The last method for motivation in an online classroom environment is encouraging students t...
VR Tools in the Classroom
VR Tools in the Classroom I have never experienced any type of VR in the classroom environment nor have I ever heard of using VR in any way in the classroom environment. When asked to do research and write a blog post about a VR tool in the classroom I felt lost because I had no idea it was a thing. So when I went to google the first thing that came up was Google expeditions. When entering the website you see that they focus on trips around the world and the human body. You can search by subject on what expedition you want to take your students on. You can search for expeditions in the arts, science, history, and more! This program is built for teachers mostly as they have slides to help teachers learn how to use the website for their students. I do think anyone can access this website and the expeditions, they even offer opportunities to help students become VR creators. They recommend students in grades 3 and up use these google expeditions because headsets are not recomme...
