Structures and routines refer to the considerations needed to better plan for and implement instruction. They are the foundation of the work.
View the e-Notebook: Structures and Routines
Having clear, consistent structures and routines allows for the following four core priorities.
- predictability in what to expect and how to engage in learning.
- flexibility by allowing teachers to adjust established structures and routines.
- student empowerment by allowing students to take ownership of and be self-directed in their learning.
- connection
Learn more: Four Core Priorities for Trauma-Informed Distance Learning
Elements of Structures and Routines
Learn more about the five elements of structures and routines and how you can use them in your own practice.
Each of the five links below contain asynchronous material (i.e. slide decks, customizable speaker notes and video recordings), resources (i.e links to further reading) and suggestions for use.
Schedules and Workflows: How to create schedules for teachers and students; tips for setting up a teacher workflow
Learning Management Systems: Considerations for using platforms that support remote learning for students and teachers
Routines for Instruction: Suggestions and considerations in setting up routines that support instruction including schedule suggestions, groupings and structures of activities.
EdLaw 2D: Considerations of EdLaw 2D.
Technology: How to use technology in a way that allows students to become active participants in learning; tips for setting up the structure and routine around using the technology for teachers and students.
Schedules and Workflows
This guidance will offer suggestions on how to create schedules, design workflows, outline logistics and the technology supports that may be needed.
How to use this resource
Begin by reviewing the Structures and Routines video or click here to view the Structures and Routines slides only. Next, move to the Asynchronous Learning Materials to select and focus on specific topics or areas needed for your region or district.
Asynchronous Learning Modules
- Virtual Learning Survival Guide
- Creating Agendas
- G Suite for Education
- Visual Schedules
- 7 Tips for Remote Teaching
Additional Resources
Learning Management Systems
This guidance will provide an overview of considerations that school leaders and teachers should plan for in using a learning management system.
Begin by reviewing the Structures and Routines video or click here to view the Structures and Routines slides only. Next, move to the Asynchronous Learning Materials to select and focus on specific topics or areas needed for your region or district.
Asynchronous Learning Modules
- Hybrid Learning with Google Classroom
- Google Classroom for New Users
- SeeSaw for New Users
- Basics of Online Teaching for Substitutes
Additional Resources
Routines for Instruction
This guidance will provide an overview of considerations that school leaders and teachers should plan for routines for instruction.
Begin by reviewing the Structures and Routines video or click here to view the Structures and Routines slides only. Next, move to the Asynchronous Learning Materials to select and focus on specific topics or areas needed for your region or district.
Asynchronous Learning Modules
Structuring Lessons with an asynchronous model:
- Slides | Handouts | Video | Syncsohronous Discussion
- Low/No Tech Ideas | Video
- Fun Activities for Any Classroom | Video
- What Are Hyperdocs?
- Hyperdocs Made Easy
- Choice Boards
- Best Practices for Virtual Learning
- Differentiated Instruction in SeeSaw
- Planning for Prioritized Instruction
Additional Resources
Ed Law 2D
This guidance will take you through best practices to inform decision-making to meet EdLaw2D requirements.
Begin by reviewing the beginners guide to EdLaw2D to understand the law, its application and implications for online teaching, then progress through the asynchronous learning modules below.
Asynchronous Learning Modules
- EdLaw 2D for administrators and teachers
- Strengthening Student Data Privacy
- What is student data? (.png)
Additional Resources
- Data Privacy and Security Educator Resources
- Data Privacy and Security Initiative
- Educator Toolkit for Teacher and Student Privacy
Technology
This guidance will provide a list of technology tools for your consideration.
This guidance will provide an overview of considerations that school leaders and teachers should plan for routines for instruction.
Begin by reviewing the Structures and Routines video or click here to view the Structures and Routines slides only. Next, move to the Asynchronous Learning Materials to select and focus on specific topics or areas needed for your region or district.
Asynchronous Learning Modules
Learn more about specific tech tools and how they can be leveraged in the online environment:
- Maps In the Classroom
- Google Slides Basics | Video
- Using Tech for Practice
- Google Arts and Culture
- Thinglink Tutorial
- Top Tier Tech
- Tech Tools for Diversity and Access
- Asynchronous Learning