Quality relationships with teachers are foundational to student success. In fact, relationships have a greater impact on student achievement than professional development, student study skills, and even parental involvement. But the virtual learning environment has made it more difficult for teachers to show their concern for students and maintain the high expectations needed to build these meaningful relationships.
This training video is the fourth installment in a six-part professional development series for K-12 schools aimed at supporting teachers in improving virtual instruction. Watch the video above to learn simple yet critical strategies for building and sustaining productive student-teacher relationships in your virtual classroom.
Click on the links below to access the K-12 resources referenced in the video:
- Intentional Nonverbal Communication Cues
- Digital Journaling Prompts
- Student Expectations Assessment
- Relationship-Building Quick Tips
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