Teachers should introduce themselves and give students a tour of the online classroom environment at the beginning of the year, explaining how to participate and class norms. Students could each record a short bio and photo to introduce themselves. Teachers should also explain schedules, routines, availability times and due dates to outline expectations for the online space. Less formal discussions can help build relationships among students and teachers in the remote environment.

1. Adapting Common Classroom Routines in an Online (or Socially Distanced)
Environment
How to: Introduce yourself to students at the beginning of the year
introduction video
give students a tour of the online environment,
how they can participate, and any class norms
students can:
take photos of themselves and each record a short bio
Teachers can:
they should also use time at the beginning of the year to explain schedules and routines in an online space
What time windows will teachers be available, and how should students contact them? What time is class each
week, and when will assignments be due?
no internet access, a group call to have academic discussions.
provide a rubric that clearly lays out what full, thoughtful participation looks like in each environment.
Less formalized opportunities for discussion can also help build relationships.