Classroom Management
by Mike Pelletier
1. Netiquette
1.1. Issue: Online misbehaviour using inappropriate language or approaches
1.2. Resources: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/educators
1.3. Support: eLearning support staff and Admin
1.4. Preventative measures: Acceptable Use Policy agreed to upfront helps but needs to be referred to often
1.5. Possible solutions: Personal behaviour contract if needed. Contact parents and Admin
2. Cyberbullying
2.1. Issue: Students bullying each other online
2.2. Resources: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/educators
2.3. Support: eLearning support staff and Admin, lessons from CSM
2.4. Preventative measures: Acceptable Use Policy agreed to upfront helps but needs to be referred to often. Personal behaviour contracts
2.5. Possible solutions: Personal behaviour contract if needed. Contact parents and Admin
3. Attendance
3.1. Issue: Students not logging in and attending online sessions
3.2. Resources: Teacher Dashboard that allows to track students on LMS
3.3. Support: Attendance Policy and review of expectations on this issue
3.4. Preventative measures: Have all students complete a lesson on the importance of attendance and measure their understanding of such
3.5. Possible solutions: Personal behaviour contract, involve school admin and parents if needed
4. Completion of Assignments
4.1. Issue: Assignments don't get completed or are late
4.2. Resources: Lesson on Time Management provided up front and the importance of discussing issues with instructor if more time is needed
4.3. Support: School support partners, parents and counselling
4.4. Preventative measures: Have students complete Lesson upfront and respond in a way that their understanding can be measured
4.5. Possible solutions: Discuss up front with student and reasons as to why this is happening as well as with admin and parents if needed
5. Discipline
5.1. Issue: Complex since there is no face to face opportunity except on video chat which may not be as effective
5.2. Resources: Relative Board policies
5.3. Support: eLearning support staff, Admin and parents
5.4. Preventative measures: Acceptable Use Policy agreed to upfront helps but needs to be referred to often. Personal behaviour contracts
5.5. Possible solutions: Personal behaviour contract if needed. Contact parents and Admin
6. Management of documents
6.1. Issue: Keeping files organised within the LMS
6.2. Resources: Find the video tutorials for the specific LMS used in the course.
6.3. Support: Ask for help. There are many good teachers willing to support you
6.4. Preventative measures: Detailed information upfront is key to success here
6.5. Possible solutions: Use GAFE as your LMS and install teacher dashboard
7. Safety on the Internet
7.1. Issue: Students do not take this topic seriously until there is a problem.
7.2. Resources: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/educators
7.3. Support: Using the lesson plans from CSM have students complete related activities
7.4. Preventative measures: A Safe Internet User Agreement is signed prior to course
7.5. Possible solutions: Students discuss and present on the topic using resources provided
8. Plagiarism/Copyright
8.1. Issue: Improper use of other peoples work is appearing in submissions
8.2. Resources: https://www.turnitin.com
8.3. Support: Guidance on how to reference, when and why
8.4. Preventative measures: Students complete a lesson upfront in order to understand the issue and thier understanding is measured
8.5. Possible solutions: Discuss with student and offer alternative software to help
9. Group Work
9.1. Issue: Students do not take this topic seriously and dont show up for group work
9.2. Resources: Create a video on the importance of this process for online courses
9.3. Support: Using the lesson have students complete related activities and involve other staff when necessary
9.4. Preventative measures: Discuss the importance upfront, allow students to choose their own groups
9.5. Possible solutions: Use software that allows for various types of group work. Discuss with students