From Screen to Success Key Principles of Online Classroom Management

Are you looking for ideas for Online Classroom Management that are highly effective?

Are you looking for online classroom management tips and strategies? Classroom management in an online classroom is not much different than is a “regular classroom.”

Do not stress about online classroom management! First, you are doing a great job, teacher! The fact that you are reading this blog post shows you are investing in your students and want to provide great learning opportunities. Now, take a deep breath. The classroom management tips you will read about here will help make your life easier. Classroom management tips for an online classroom are that not much different than what you or your students are used to.

Online Classroom Management Rules for Students

If you are using Zoom, Google Meets, or any other online platform to connect with your students, you have to set boundaries and rules. You need to run your online classroom as close to what your students are used to. Similar rules, same expectations! Be sure to have high expectations for your students. Set a schedule and make sure students know what to expect. If you are purchasing resources from Teachers Pay Teachers, test all links beforehand. Before the class session starts, pull all lessons and activities up and have them ready to go. This will help you stay organized and reduce stress. Think of how you want your online sessions to go and how you can make that happen. Here are a few suggestions:

Show Respect

Be sure you are showing respect with your words and actions.

Dress Appropriately

Make sure your clothing follows the school dress code.

Use the MUTE Button

Mute yourself and leave yourself muted unless you are answering a question or the teacher ask you to unmute yourself.

No Food or Drinks

Do not eat or drink while class is in session.

Attention Getters and Online Classroom Management

Attention getters are a great online classroom management tool for your online classroom! When do you use attention getters? If you notice a student is off-task or not doing what you asked, use an attention getter. The point of using an attention getter is to STOP the behavior the student is doing and START the behavior you DESIRE. Download the list.

Attention getters are a highly effective way to get students to stop unwanted behavior and start doing the desired behavior.

Here is how you incorporate attention getters in your online classroom. The teacher will call out a phrase and students will repeat the phase to let the teacher know they are paying attention. After students repeat the phrase, ask students to get into “learning position”. Learning position is when students have their back in the chair, feet on the floor, hands in their lap.

I have a free download that includes over 30 Attention Getters that are perfect to use in your classroom starting today! If you want to read more about Attention Getters, learn more by checking out this blog post.

Online games for the classroom are a must is every classroom!

Looking for fun online games to play? Check out this BUNDLE!

Invite a Mystery Guest

To boost morale in your online classroom, pump students up by inviting a mystery guest to an online session. The mystery guest could be another teacher, media specialist, principal, or anyone in your school building that students would love to see!

Virtual Rewards for Students

Virtual rewards for students are here for you! The best part of an online classroom is that the rewards do not have to be costly. Really, your time, your heart, and your creativity are the only things you need. Think of what your students would work hard to get. As always, have high expectations for your students. Download the list!

Fun virtual field trips will create memories that last a lifetime!

Play online games and activities with students as a reward. A virtual field trip for kids is a great option!

Morning Meeting Slides

Morning meeting share ideas are a great option for students online.

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Are you implementing a Morning Meeting in your online classroom? If not, why not? Take 10-20 minutes each day to add a normal routine to your online classroom. Morning meeting time is a fun time for students to relax with structured time from the teacher. This Morning Meeting resource includes over 200 Google Slides!

Digital Social-Emotional Journal

Social-emotional learning elementary is so important to focus on in every classroom.

Take a step back from academics and be real for your students. Take this time to teach students how to process emotions and deal with situations that are out of our control. Use this Digital Social-Emotional Journal to do that. Students will simply click inside the box to type their answers. Students will appreciate the bright colors and fun vibes of working with this journal.

Set high expectations for students! Make sure you stick to your schedule and have resources ready for your students. You can't control tech issues, but you can be prepared for when they happen. I recommend having a quick activity to throw in when tech issues arise. Talk with students each day, reviewing your expectations and activities. This way students will know what to expect as well as what expectations you have for their behavior.