See below for definintions of common terms, and an explanation and samples of remote learning schedules.  Click the links below to view quick reference guides for parents and students.

• Remote Learning Quick Reference Guide for Middle School Parents & Students
  (Aprendizaje Remoto Guía de Referencia Rápida para padres y estudiantes de la escuela intermedia)
  
  

• Remote Learning Quick Reference Guide for High School Parents & Students
  (Aprendizaje Remoto Guía de Referencia Rápida para padres y estudiantes de la escuela secundaria)

Synchronous Learning 

Definition

Synchronous learning is remote learning where everyone from a given group is online at the same time using tools such as Google Meet, and/or Canvas Conferences. 

What does this look like? 

• Checking in with students regarding their social emotional wellness, building community, and establishing personal connections.
• Delivering direct instruction on content and engaging students in discussions to ensure understanding of information.
• Previewing or explaining assignments or expectations of learning tasks.
• Answering student questions about one of the recorded lessons.
• Conducting small group instruction.
• Modeling or sharing examples of final products. 

Asynchronous Learning 

Definition

Asynchronous learning is remote learning where students access pre-recorded lessons or independent learning tasks at any time during the day.

What does this look like?

• Viewing recorded instructional videos of lessons in a content area.
• Listening to read alouds and answering questions.
• Engaging in online discussion by reading and posting responses (i.e. via Canvas, Padlet, Flipgrid)
• Reading posted literary selections and responding.
• Responding to and collecting student work.
• Recordings of performances submitted by students.
• Completing independent learning tasks and assignments.

Daily Schedule for Grades K-5

8:00-2:00   •   300 Instructional Minutes Daily 

Sample Daily Schedules

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Virtual Platforms for skill based practice/asynchronous learning

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Daily Block Schedule for Grades 6-8

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A/B Block Schedule 

During digital learning, teacher-student activities and interactions will be both synchronous and asynchronous. 

All Classes will include 40 minutes of synchronous instruction. Student attendance will be kept daily and per period.  

Example HS Teacher Block Schedule

A/B Block Schedule 

During digital learning, teacher-student activities and interactions will be both synchronous and asynchronous.  All Classes will begin with a Synchronous Meeting of at least 40 mins which should include live in-person instruction. Student attendance will be kept daily and per period.