Synchronous Instruction Options
Phone Call to Student to Provide Instruction
- Easiest to use technology for synchronous instruction
- Since communication is primarily auditory, may be harder for students to understand (in particular, students on IEPs, EL students, and students working below grade level.
Tips:
- Arrange a time to talk, rather than just calling
- Before the phone call, make sure the student has either print or digital version of any assignment materials
- Speak slowly and clearly, with frequent checks for understanding
- When finished, log the synchronous instruction event in classroom spreadsheet
Separate Google Meet or Teams Lesson-Based Chat with Students
Tips:
- Arrange a time to talk, rather than just video calling
- Before the video chat, make sure the student has either print or digital versions of any assignment materials
- Speak slowly and clearly, with frequent checks for understanding
- Make sure to end the meeting, rather than just leaving
- When finished, log the synchronous instruction event in classroom spreadsheet
Real Time Text-Based Chat Via Google Docs, Word Online, etc.
Tips:
- Arrange a time to text chat, rather than just messaging without warning
- Before the text chat, make sure the student has either the print or digital version of any assignment materials
- Both you and your student(s) need to be communicating in real time for chat to count as synchronous instruction
- When finished, log the synchronous instruction event in your spreadsheet
Video Stream Classroom Lessons to Students with Two-Way Interaction
Tips:
- Invite student(s) to session as early as possible
- Go over norms and expectations with ISC synchronous learning students and students in class
- Before the live stream, make sure the student has either print or digital version of any assignment materials
- Speak slowly and clearly, with frequent checks for understanding
- Make sure to end the meeting, rather than just leaving
- When finished, log the synchronous instruction event in your spreadsheet