Managing remote learning

Term Definition

Breakout rooms A teacher can break a remote class into smaller groups so
that learners can interact with each other. Learners need
to understand what a breakout room is and how they
work.

Collaborate To work together with another person or people.

Device A mobile phone, tablet or computer.

Distort Change the shape or sound of something.

Drainers People who take energy away from you.

Energisers People who give you energy.

Eye contact When people look at each other’s eyes.

Fatigue Tiredness

Gestures Movements we make with our hands to aid

communication.

Gif An image that moves.

Highlights The good things that happen during your day.

Kanban board A board with three or more columns that is used for
organising work.

Model Demonstrate something.

Monitor Watch our students while they work.

Mute Turn off sound.

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 Nominate Choose someone by using their name.

Offload Share our problems with someone.

Prompt Words or actions that help to get a response.

QR Code A square barcode with digital information that a mobile

phone camera can read.

Reflective journal A diary that we use to record our thoughts about teaching
or learning.

Remote teaching Teaching and learning when the teacher and learner are
not in the same place at the same time.

Screen-sharing Sharing the screen of your computer so that other people

online can see it.

Setting up Preparing for a lesson or task.

Softly Using the voice quietly.

Troubleshoot Help to fix problems.

Webcam A camera attached to a computer to enable

communication.

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The following links and resources explore the areas discussed in this module in more detail:

Unit 1
Article with advice for setting up your workspace for online presentations and classes

Video with ideas for setting up and managing classroom activities

Webinar on developing your classroom presence and make lessons more engaging

Webinar featuring tips and advice for managing learners in remote classrooms

Unit 2
Article about managing the digital classroom

Article featuring web-based tools that you can use to enhance your remote teaching

Video with practical tips for engaging young learners in the remote classroom

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A guide that suggests practical ways of increasing learning opportunities for all

A selection of tips and advice to help teachers manage their physical and mental health

E-book with advice and information about working together with parents and caregivers

Useful tools
Creating virtual whiteboards

• Cryptpad
• Jamboard
• Webwhiteboard

Kanban tools

• Trello
• Taggle

Audio recording

• Speakpipe
• Twistedwave
• Vocaroo

Video recording

• Loom
• Veed.io
• Webcamera

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