Naveed Husain, from Teachers College, Columbia University, outlines 20 best practices for educators thrust into the remote-learning journey. The list includes:
- Be as present as possible through video
- Make active learning a priority in the virtual classroom
- Use a wired internet connection rather than WiFi
- Record lessons for videos on demand
- Use larger fonts and sizes when screen sharing
- Post all assignments early, and be flexible with due dates
- Prepare for technical difficulties
- Have students share something special from their homes