In this episode, we are discussing the challenges of asynchronous learning in this crazy virtual/hybrid teaching world. We'll dive into our thoughts about what asynchronous learning should look like ideally as well as the reality that we are facing here in Ontario this year. Thanks so much to @DougPete and @Stephen_Hurley for inspiring us to record this episode!

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• Balance between synchronous and asynchronous learning is needed
• Reality in Ontario - way too much synchronous learning!
• Asynchronous needed to engage with material and develop a depth of understanding
• Learning skills needed for asynchronous learning - not all students will thrive
• Expectations around asynchronous learning - different for pandemic vs. post-pandemic
• Education will never be the same - lessons learned from COVID are important
  • Building in learning skills
  • Flexibility in the school day - location, time, etc.
  • Blended learning flex days pilot project - our reflections
• Student-centred classrooms
• Learning Skills being developed this year:
  • Students watching an instructional video on their own time
  • Time management - do you really need to assign HW?
• Self-paced structures are needed - it doesn't mean no pace! Set suggested deadlines, conference 1:1 with students, etc. 
• Modern Classrooms Project - pacing trackers, mastery based grading
• De-streaming is coming to Ontario next year!
• Every teacher is a language teacher
• Allow students to stay on Google Meet while working asynchronously
• Tracking student engagement asynchronously:
  • Google Workspace collaboration tools
  • HyperDocs
  • Padlet
  • Google Forms
  • EdPuzzle
• Need to be proactive!
• Ideas for asynchronous learning with Screencastify:
  • Student check ins
  • Exit tickets/reflections
  • Problem solving process (modelling needed)
  • Test reflection
• Asynchronous learning will look different in different subjects, differentiation is key
• Relationships and knowing your learner will support student engagement and buy in with asynchronous learning

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