Clare's Teacher Blog

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 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       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...