The Distance Learning Playbook, Grades K-12 Teaching For Eng

<p><strong>Effective teaching is effective teaching, no matter where it occurs</strong></p><p>The pandemic teaching of mid-2020 was not really distance learning, but rather <em>crisis </em>teaching. But starting now, teachers have the opportunity to prepare for distance learning with purpose and intent—using what works <em>best</em> to accelerate students’ learning <span>all the while maintaining an indelible focus on equity.</span></p><p>Harnessing the insights and experience of renowned educators Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, and John Hattie, <strong><em>The Distance Learning Playbook</em></strong> applies the wisdom and evidence of VISIBLE LEARNING® research to understand what works best with distance learning. Spanning topics from teacher-student relationships, teacher credibility and clarity, instructional design, assessments, and grading, this comprehensive playbook details the research- and evidence-based strategies teachers can mobilize to deliver high- impact learning in an online, virtual, and distributed environment.</p><p><span>This powerful guide </span><span>includes:</span></p><p>·         Learning Intentions and Success Criteria for each module to track your own learning and model evidence-based teacher practices for <span>meaningful </span>learning</p><p>·         A diversity of instructional approaches, including direct instruction, peer learning, and independent work that foster student self-regulation and move learning to deep and transfer levels</p><p>·         Discussion of equity challenges associated with distance learning, along with examples of how teachers can work to ensure that equity gains that have been realized are not lost.</p><p>·         Special guidance for teachers of young children who are learning from a distance</p><p>·         Videos of the authors and teachers discussing a wide variety of distance learning topics</p><p>·         Space to write and reflect on current practices and plan future instruction</p><p><em><br/>The Distance Learning Playbook</em> is <em>the</em> essential hands-on guide to preparing and delivering distance learning experiences that are truly effective and impactful. </p><p> </p>