
Class Management Online
File Management
#TeacherIssues
Organizing files into units; 
sequencing and ordering files in units/lessons
Use a numbering system to organize handouts 
and files into lessons (e.g. 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 are part 
of Lesson 1)
Storing and tracking student work
Clear instructions on how to hand in assignments
Only allow students to submit work through one 
system. This does not mean they cannot attach 
external links, but all assignments are tracked by
the same LMS (e.g. only submit through Google 
Classroom "Turn In" option).
#StudentIssues
Locating files
Introduction to course should cover VLE 
navigation.
Clear instructions on where to find work.
Clear sequencing of lessons in a unit, and modules within a lesson (e.g. Unit 1 > Lesson 1 > Module 1.1, 1.2, 1.3).
Storing and organizing notes
Inform students of digital note-taking software
E.g. OneNote, Evernote, Docs, etc.
#FurtherReading
Helping students find content: https://elearningindustry.com/setting-up-your-lms-students-get-need
Storing and saving files:
https://elearningindustry.com/better-organize-elearning-documents-4-tips
Organizing content on your LMS (Blended Approach):
https://www.schoology.com/blog/step-step-guide-how-i-organize-my-courses-lms
Internet Safety
#TeacherIssues
Adhering to policies and guidelines
Be aware of policies set by board,
school, etc.
Protecting student information and 
confidentiality
Use strong passwords
Don't discuss information
Ensure secure connection
Password protection
Use safe internet practices:
e.g. don't give address, phone number, 
other personal information, etc. 
.g.
#StudentIssues
Password protection
Teach safe internet practices to
students, e.g. Don't yap your YAPPY
Personal information and 
identity protection
#FurtherReading
Information to share with your students:
http://www.kathleenamorris.com/2019/03/12/internet-safety/
Internet safety for teachers:
http://www.kathleenamorris.com/2018/07/25/internet-safety-teachers/
External Sources
#TeacherIssues
Avoiding use of copyrighted materials
Getting permission to use copyrighted 
materials
Send a direct request to use copyrighted materials
Preventing plagiarism
Teach students how to attribute sources
Provide links to citation generators
Use plagiarism checking software
#StudentIssues
Avoiding plagiarism
Learning to cite sources properly.
Using citation generators
#FurtherReading
Copyright laws and information for educators:
https://www.cmec.ca/466/Copyright_Information_for_Teachers.html
Online Conduct
#TeacherIssues
Preventing cyberbullying
Explicitly teach pro-social behaviour
Structure activities to foster a sense
of community and collaboration 
between students
Preventing rude or antisocial 
online behvaiour
Explicitly teaching pro-social
behaviour
Modeling positive interactions
Foster sense of community through
activities students engage in
Monitor for and discipline 
appropriately
Monitoring behaviour
Dedicate time to go through public
posts and forums
Use LMS technology (if possible)
that filters for content
Set specific expectations that are 
known to students
Discipline
Talk to student(s)
Contact parents/guardians
Contact administration
#StudentIssues
Responding to cyberbullying
Responding to rude or antisocial
behaviour
Equip with pro-active response strategies
Monitor student interactions to intervene
Demonstrating good online citizenship
Integrating principles of good citizenship 
throughout lessons
#FurtherReading
Identifying cyberbullying:
https://www.oise.utoronto.ca/oise/News/2018/How_to_prevent_kids_from_cyberbullying_and_help_victims.html

Course Work Completion
#TeacherIssues
Assignment completion of students
Positive student-teacher relationships
Encouragement
Feedback and conferencing
Chunking / manageable steps
Authenticity of products
Use calendars, reminders, etc.
Motivating students to complete all tasks
in full
Engaging lessons
Differentiation, UDL
Chunking
Descriptive and timely feedback
Collaborative learning experiences
#StudentIssues
Meeting deadlines
Calendars, updates, timelines
Completing all work in full
Calendars, updates, timelines
Teaching importance of time-management
#FurtherReading
17 Strategies to encourage work completion:
https://teach4theheart.com/17-ways-get-students-actually-work/
