How to stay in touch while teaching remotely

By Matthew Bennett2020-04-01T09:21:00

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Staying in touch when remote teaching is important, but what’s the best way to go about it as far as your students, their parents and your colleagues are concerned?

With schools closed, or only open for the children of keyworkers, communication between teachers and students, teachers and colleagues, as well as teachers and parents has to change. This article explores some of the best ways to ensure everyone stays in touch during this period of remote teaching and distance learning.

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