Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)

Tried and True: Evidence-Based Practices for K-12 Online Teaching

Monday, February 24, 2025

3:15 PM – 3:50 PM East Coast USA Time

Location: Skyline 2

Session Type: Table Talks

Presenter(s)

April Fleetwood, Ed.D.

Director of Research, Evaluation, and Planning
Florida Virtual School and FlexPoint
Orlando, Florida, United States
Brianne Flory

Director of Instruction
Florida Virtual School and FlexPoint
Ocala, FL, United States

Abstract Description : K-12 online school has become common in this digital era. Although there is much room for research on the topic of best practices in the online classroom, its growing prevalence has led to a much broader literature base than was available 5-10 years ago. However, rapid advances in technology combined with the incredible creativity our teachers bring to their online classrooms outpace the research reports of tangible examples educators need. This session will provide space for new and experienced online educators to share what they have learned has worked well (and not so well) in the online learning environment. Researched best practices that drive student success will guide discussions for engaging conversation and tangible takeaways.

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.: Best practices; state virtual school; public school; elementary; secondary
Learning Objectives:
Discuss what the research over the past five years says about K-12 online teaching best practices, as well as specific teaching strategies their colleagues have found successful in these areas.
Explain tangible, specific examples of strategies for implementing best practices in an online classroom.