Virtual Instruction Checklist for K-12 Educators
20 virtual teaching strategies that improve student learning outcomes
Remote teaching is a new reality for many school districts, but many educators continue to struggle with delivering effective virtual instruction. A successful 2020-2021 school year will require district leaders to develop and scale the adoption of evidence-based virtual teaching and learning practices, whether the district is full or part-time remote.
This teacher checklist from the District Leadership Forum summarizes a list of science-based instructional techniques that are proven to collectively improve learning outcomes in a virtual setting and is designed to supplement EAB’s PD video series. Educators should use this checklist to audit their approach to virtual instruction, inform lesson planning, and improve practice. Follow the action steps affiliated with your role below to start using the checklist right away.
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science-based virtual teaching strategies to boost student learning
If you're a district leader...
- Share this resource with principals and directors of instruction.
- Instruct principals to share the resource with academic teachers in their school and ensure teachers reassess their progress every 1-3 months during PLCs or in advance of coaching conversation.
- Refer to the criterion in the checklist to design or supplement existing virtual instruction evaluations (for those using district virtual instruction evaluations).
If you're a school leader...
- Provide every academic teacher this checklist, encouraging them to use it to as a guide for their virtual instruction lessons.
- Establish the expectation that teachers complete the checklist every three months.
- Encourage coaches to review the completed checklist with teachers during informal observations.
If you're a teacher...
- Take 5 minutes to self-assess how your most recent approach to virtual instruction aligns with each statement. Only select one answer per statement: ‘Always,’ ‘Usually,’ ‘Rarely,’ Never’, or ‘Not Applicable’.
- Identify the statements where you selected ’Rarely’ or ‘Never.’ For these items, refer to the “Next Steps” column to learn actionable, research-based advice.
- Use the most relevant advice to set goals for your practice and refer to them when designing and implementing your virtual lessons.
- Repeat steps 1-3 quarterly to assess your progress and discuss your most recent assessments during informal coaching conversations.
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