Before COVID and distance learning, classroom management was done in the physical classroom. Classroom management was the ways and techniques’ teachers used in the physical classroom to keep their students on-task, focused, and learning. Now that students are learning virtually, the way that classroom management happens has changed. Let’s take a look at what classroom management looks like in a distance learning classroom.
Establishing Ground Rules
Classroom management during distance learning is establishing ground rules virtually. It is letting your students know what is acceptable and what is not. For example, it is setting the rule that students need to have their mics on during class when the teacher asks. It is asking students to have their cameras turned on and all other distractions put away.
Having Set Structure
Classroom management during distance learning is having a set structure for the class. Students thrive when there is structure, so let them know how the class will be run every day. It helps them stay focused and get their work done.
Using New Ways to Get Attention
During distance learning, you have to try new ways to gain your students’ attention. What worked in the physical classroom might now work during distance learning. Get creative!
Rewarding Your Students
Your students need all the praise they can get. Reward your students when they are doing well. Recognize their achievements. It will encourage them to continue to work and try.
Using Classroom Management Software
Classroom management software is an easy way to manage your students and their devices. Classroom management software like Vision allows you to monitor and manage your student’s devices in real-time. You can keep your students on task and paying attention to the lesson. Vision’s features include:
- View Student Screens – See everything your students see on their computers. At a glance, see who is on task and who needs assistance.
- Share Teacher’s Screens – Facilitate learning by sharing your screen on every student device. No need for projectors and handouts – give everyone a front row view.
- Showcase Student – Students can display their screens directly on the other student computers, practicing their presentation skills and enhancing collaboration.
- Blank Screens – Refocus student attention with the push of a button, locking screens and keyboards.
- Web Filter – You decide which websites are available or off-limits.
Want to learn more about distance learning? Check out Why Student Safety Web Filters are Needed During Remote Learning and Ideas for Interactive Distance Learning.
