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Scaffolding for Remote Teaching and Learning

RBERN is funded through a contract with the New York State Education Department.

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Communication

  • Develop procedures for regular communication with educators.
  • Set reasonable expectations for communicating with families.
  • Work with your admin team to collect parent consent for remote CSE meetings and parent conferences.
  • Create collaborative opportunities for educators to support the diverse needs of the school.

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Expectations for Students

  • Complete 100% of work?
  • Assessments count toward grades?
  • Amount of time on task?
    • Consider families with multiple students and only one device to share
    • Consider families with adults who are also occupied with remote work
  • Are your support staff available to support student needs?
    • Counselors, Social Workers, Psychologists, Peer Mentors, etc.

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Remote Learning Survival

Basic Information

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Remote Learning Survival Basics

  1. Establish Communication
  2. Routines and Expectations
  3. Be Kind

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No Tech

  • Printed packets
  • Books
  • Rely on items found at home

Low Tech

  • Limited time on devices
  • One device per home
  • Combination of tech and printed tools needed

High Tech

  • 1:1 devices
  • Interact online synchronously
  • Online classroom environment

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Using Scaffolds

Reuse and Recycle!

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With scaffolds, one does not fit all!

Here’s a ladder in case you need some extra help.

Consider the individual needs of your learners.

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Types of Scaffolding

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Verbal Scaffolding

Procedural Scaffolding

Instructional Scaffolding

Additional Scaffolding

Scaffolds No-Tech Low-Tech High-Tech Collaboration

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Assessment Modifications/Scaffolds

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*Ask your administrator about assessment expectations during Remote Teaching and Learning.