Building Strong Foundations: How to Conduct Engaging Online Student Orientations

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

1:55 PM – 2:15 PM East Coast USA Time

Location: A704

Session Type: Contributed Talk

Presenter(s)

Amber R. Long (she/her/hers)

Regional Director
Berrien Springs Public Schools
Lawrence, MI, United States
Dustin Mobley

Director of Regional Services
Berrien Springs Public Schools- Link Learning
St. Louis, MI, United States

Abstract Description : Participants will gain a deep understanding on the orientation process in a virtual school to foster student engagement and gain unique strategies. Attendees will leave with concrete, actionable strategies they can use to implement successful orientations in their schools. The session will also offer fresh insights and practical tools that show virtual orientations increase student engagement for educational professionals of all levels.

If someone was doing a search for your session in the program what 5 words might they use to search for and find your session.: Orientation, virtual, teachers, engagement, expectations

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this session, participants will be able to create an engaging and successful orientation process to build a foundation for all stakeholders for a successful school year.
At the end of this session, participants will be able to identify key components required for a student to be successful in virtual education.