5 Remote Teaching Ideas To Try
Teaching online and need a refresh? Here are 5 remote teaching ideas to try in your classroom. Mix it up and have fun with your students!
This video originally aired LIVE on my Facebook Page; Naomi Meredith: The STEMTech Co.
Come and join in on the fun on Facebook, or watch the recording of this episode.
Here are the key takeaways from this episode:
Remote Teaching Ideas | Watch the recording down below:
Welcome Slide as Kids Enter Meeting
Use the transition time into the meeting as a productive time. Ensure that students have all of the necessary materials prepared for the lesson; both the digital and physical items.
Some of those can include:
- microphone on mute
- sound on
- camera on (if possible)
- physical items needed for the lesson (notebook, something to write with, building materials…)
I'll display these directives on a welcome slide which you can grab for free HERE
Hands-On Activities
It can be exhausting staring at the screen and listening to lectures all day. Consider having hands-on activities the kids can complete at home while in the virtual class setting. A favorite with my younger students are my Engineer Inspiration Boards. (You can see my growing collection HERE).
During virtual class, I'll display the board by sharing my screen. Students have the opportunity to build any of the items with the material they have at home. I'll typically email parents the day before to ensure student have something, anything, to build with. Even drawing is a great option.
While students are building, I'll set a timer on my screen (video directions on how to do that here), and play music in the background. The Disney piano collection is a popular request!
When the timer goes off, I'll have some students share. I also highly encourage the students to share their creations with me in Seesaw when class time is complete. Grab an extra month of Seesaw Plus for free by using my link HERE!
Randomize Calling Names
Definitely use the icons within your video platform as a way for students to raise their hand and respond. These are great digital tools. Sometimes mixing it up is fun too! Classroom Screen and Wheel of Names are free tools to try. Both have random name pickers. Just like a game show, it's fun to see which name will be picked from the machine!
Guest Speakers
Is there a new science topic you're wanting to introduce? How about a math concept that an expert uses daily in their job? Could an author speak to the class about their most recent book? Think about ways that guest speakers can be added into the virtual classroom setting. Your students will enjoy hearing a different perspective and gather deeper insight about the topic.
Virtual Field Trips
A lot of museums, zoos and public places have virtual field trip options. Use this as a tool to build background and observational skills in your students.
Consider changing your background within the video platform to get started. For example, if you're learning about the ocean, change your background throughout the meeting with different ocean settings. Then, show students video clips of those places. This definitely would be a lesson that kids wouldn't want to end!
Here is a list of virtual field trips to check out!
Other Blog Posts You Might Enjoy:
- How to Teach Online For Home Learning by Naomi Meredith
- Getting Started with Google Classroom: Video Series by Naomi Meredith
- Ep. 7 Online Teaching Strategies for STEM by Innovative Teacher Podcast
What are some remote teaching tips and tricks you've tried that were successful with your students? Feel free to direct message me on Instagram, @naomimeredith_ and I would love to chat with you!
