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The Distance Learning Playbook, Grades K-12

Teaching for Engagement and Impact in Any Setting

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Effective teaching is effective teaching, no matter where it occurs

The pandemic teaching of mid-2020 was not really distance learning, but rather crisis teaching. But starting now, teachers have the opportunity to prepare for distance learning with purpose and intent—using what works best to accelerate students' learning all the while maintaining an indelible focus on equity.

Harnessing the insights and experience of renowned educators Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, and John Hattie, The Distance Learning Playbook applies the wisdom and evidence of VISIBLE LEARNING® research to understand what works best with distance learning. Spanning topics from teacher-student relationships, teacher credibility and clarity, instructional design, assessments, and grading, this comprehensive playbook details the research- and evidence-based strategies teachers can mobilize to deliver high- impact learning in an online, virtual, and distributed environment.

This powerful guide includes:

  • Learning Intentions and Success Criteria for each module to track your own learning and model evidence-based teacher practices for meaningful learning
  • A diversity of instructional approaches, including direct instruction, peer learning, and independent work that foster student self-regulation and move learning to deep and transfer levels
  • Discussion of equity challenges associated with distance learning, along with examples of how teachers can work to ensure that equity gains that have been realized are not lost.
  • Special guidance for teachers of young children who are learning from a distance
  • Videos of the authors and teachers discussing a wide variety of distance learning topics
  • Space to write and reflect on current practices and plan future instruction
  • The Distance Learning Playbook is the essential hands-on guide to preparing and delivering distance learning experiences that are truly effective and impactful.

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    A Spanish translation of the Distance Learning Playbook, Grades K-12, Aprendizaje a Distancia Guia, Guia de Preescolar a Bachillerator, can be purchased by contacting Irene Yepez from Editorial Trillas at vigaexporta@trillas.mx.

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      • School Library Journal

        Starred review from December 1, 2020

        Educators Fisher, Frey, and Hattie offer a lifeline to those who are involved in distance teaching and are struggling to keep students on track and engaged. Relying on the principles of Visible Learning, a concept created by Hattie in which teachers "become evaluators of their own teaching," the authors have designed a playbook that leads teachers from self-assessment to action in order. Scaffolded modules cover almost all aspects of teaching, including the first days of school, the development of relationships, and assessment. Valuable embedded tools push teachers to build on their knowledge, reflect, and plan. Videos with further context are available with the scan of a QR code. "A View from the Early Years" sidebars from early learning specialist Claudia Readwright showcase how the same concepts work with the youngest learners. Clear and easy to navigate, the book features useful charts, forms, and questions. Many of the resources are available for download with the digital code on the companion website. An appendix includes some templates and is followed by extensive references and a complete index. As the subtitle emphasizes, this title is more than just for distance learning-it offers teachers in any setting a road map and powerful tools to ensure they are connecting with students. VERDICT The pandemic and the need for entire schools to rely on distance learning may fade, but components of good teaching will not. Teachers will turn to this work again and again. This dynamic selection is the one volume every educator needs.-Laura Fields Eason, Danville H.S., KY

        Copyright 2020 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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