What We've Learned from Virtual School So Far (with students that have additional needs in mind) @ ISB by MARIO Framework https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29 Taken from Lauren Fernandez's compilation as a starting point... and then modified, subtracted, and added onto... feel free to add your own lessons learned! en-us 2020-03-20 08:52:14 UTC 2025-10-12 14:10:55 UTC hello@padlet.com Schedule extra time to check-in personally with your students that have additional learning needs pbowman22 https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/467411580 (Whether they self-advocate or not, they need extra support right now)]]> 2020-03-20 08:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/467411580 Record videos of you teaching pbowman22 https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/467411581 (This is going to be powerful for future learning... not just now. Useful for all students, but especially our students.)]]> 2020-03-20 08:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/467411581 Always have some sort of way for students to ask questions during virtual class time. pbowman22 https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/467411582 (Even if direct instruction is happening, students need to be able to 'raise their hand')]]> 2020-03-20 08:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/467411582 Make every communication as simple as possible. pbowman22 https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/467411584 (and always invite questions.)]]> 2020-03-20 08:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/467411584 Break up instructions pbowman22 https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/467411591 (and annotate on top of them.) ]]> 2020-03-20 08:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/467411591 Check-lists & bullet-points are fantastic pbowman22 https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/467411592 2020-03-20 08:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/467411592 Recorded & worked examples are invaluable pbowman22 https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/467411593 (Besides work load, this is what our students are talking about)]]> 2020-03-20 08:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/467411593 The less platforms the better pbowman22 https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/467411594 (Our students find it difficult to switch back and forth.)]]> 2020-03-20 08:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/467411594 Clearly Demarcate Worksheets on online platforms mattb27 https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/467411596 Number worksheets, add days and dates to help with easy access of materials. Keep titles consistent. ]]> 2020-03-20 08:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/467411596 Assign less mandatory homework pbowman22 https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/467411632 (Our students sometimes struggle to keep up with demands in a more stable and supported environment. The supports will be less and the challenges greater.)]]> 2020-03-20 08:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/467411632 Small coherent chunks pbowman22 https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/467411635 (Make learning bite-sized, but also link the pieces together in a way that easily makes sense.)]]> 2020-03-20 08:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/467411635 Longer deadlines pbowman22 https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/467411637 (Is there a particular reason something should be due next class? Give students longer to complete a task.)]]> 2020-03-20 08:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/467411637 This is a great time to review Universal Design for Learning pbowman22 https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/467411638 (If it's great for our students, it's likely going to help others as well.)

]]> 2020-03-20 08:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/467411638 Plan less content pbowman22 https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/467411639 (Scaffold more.)]]> 2020-03-20 08:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/467411639 Take an extra moment to review a task before assigning it. pbowman22 https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/467411640 (if you think the current plan might be too difficult for a student with additional learning needs...it is!)]]> 2020-03-20 08:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/467411640 The zone of proximal development is more difficult to achieve for our students. pbowman22 https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/467411642 (Supports have been taken away or shifted & distractions added. On top of this, instruction can potentially be more reading heavy & less multimodal)]]> 2020-03-20 08:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/467411642 Help students prioritize by explicitly listing the priority level of the learning outcomes and/or assignments you are engaged in pbowman22 https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/467411653 (This is always good practice, but more important now. It's possible students might need to triage and cut out less important things in a particular subject)

]]> 2020-03-20 08:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/467411653 Make it simple pbowman22 https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/467411654 But annotate and scaffold]]> 2020-03-20 08:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/467411654 Make a schedule pbowman22 https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/467411656 (As much as possible, keep to the schedule)

]]> 2020-03-20 08:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/467411656 Many students need more support pbowman22 https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/467411664 (Our students often need even more... you might consider scheduling in extra time for these students if you feel it is appropriate)

]]> 2020-03-20 08:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/467411664 Let's leverage choice and voice pbowman22 https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/467411670 (Often times, students do not have to take a traditional timed test to show what they know. )]]> 2020-03-20 08:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/467411670 Find new ways to assess the standards pbowman22 https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/467411673 (not just tweaking the tests and assessments that were previously planned)]]> 2020-03-20 08:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/467411673 IF you have the flexibility, you may want to consider cutting some standards out pbowman22 https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/467411674 (Yes, this is controversial)]]> 2020-03-20 08:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/467411674 Contact the lead counselor and/or learning support teacher as soon as flags appear. pbowman22 https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/467453671

]]> 2020-03-20 09:24:10 UTC https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/467453671 British Dyslexia Association style guide mattb27 https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/469390161 This style guide gives clear guidance on how to structure worksheets to be Dyslexia friendly. (As is so often the case, the advice given can support many students, not just students with dyslexia). Clean typefaces (no serif), bullet points, bolded text, tables to complete can all simplify worksheets. Also, changing backgrounds to off white colors can help reduce glare. ]]> 2020-03-22 05:50:21 UTC https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/469390161 Set different or a variety of assignments that can give students greater agency and autonomy mattb27 https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/469391853 Do all students need to complete the same task? What choice or guidance can be given around a task set? Some students may benefit from more open-ended tasks which increase the element of personally-driven inquiry. Other students will require more specific supports, structure and scaffolding to access the task. (This also links to UDL). ]]> 2020-03-22 05:58:28 UTC https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/469391853 Refer to Innovate Inside The Box by George Couros and Katie Novak mattb27 https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/469392609 George can be followed on Twitter here:
https://twitter.com/gcouros.  Katie can be followed on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/KatieNovakUDL. Katie is producing some great UDL virtual learning teaching resources online. ]]> 2020-03-22 06:02:28 UTC https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/469392609 When possible, use every letter of VARK pbowman22 https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/469670397 (It's easy for virtual learning to lean heavier on the reading/writing side)]]> 2020-03-22 14:14:22 UTC https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/469670397 Pomodoro Technique mattb27 https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/470216141 Students may struggle with the greater freedoms virtual learning provides. Self-discipline and motivation can prove to be tricky. Support and encourage students to use the Pomodoro Technique. Plan in advance what you are going to do; set a timer for 25 minutes; work solidly on the tasks set for 25 minutes; when the timer goes off take a 5 minute break; repeat the above.  ]]> 2020-03-23 00:43:03 UTC https://padlet.com/pbowman22/pq0ld1p75e29/wish/470216141