A.C.E.R. Program
CANVAS page organization - clear, concise, consistent
Assignment organization - collection and feedback
Zoom Session information
Asynchronous Materials to support learning - model and explain purpose and use
Extra Help - provide time for open virtual office hours. Invite struggling students EARLY and inform parents and advisor to assist with attendance.
Email communication - identify time availability, build in time management conversations, model appropriate format protocol as a valuable learning skill.
COMMUNICATION
Establish clear expectations and review often during first quarter (or month of new changes)
Collect regular feedback - ask students how they are feeling about the class
Be open to showing vulnerabilities - models resilience and problem solving, helps build relationships and trust.
Contact home, advisor, Learning Specialist, Counselor early - utilize your resources
ENGAGEMENT
Online Tools: choose several - teach use and be consistent. Establish routines.
Provide time for student to student interaction in synchronous classes
Provide Options - encourages creativity, planning, student interest and investment
Connect to real world situation and applications as much as possible - Why/How is this important to me?
REGULAR FEEDBACK
Take advantage of Online Tools - built in feedback (synchronous and asynchronous)
Timely Assignment Grading
Student Reflection - rubrics
Provide Models
Use a variety of assessment tools - what are your desired outcomes?
CANVAS Assignment grading features
Interims and Progress Reports
Emails or calls home - How can I help?