Enhancing Student Engagement by Virtually Establishing, Teaching, and Reinforcing Desired Behavior

Enhancing Student Engagement by Virtually Establishing, Teaching, and Reinforcing Desired Behavior

Students in virtual settings need explicit instruction and reinforcement to master behavioral expectations. This guide gives essential tips on the interrelated components of establishing, teaching, and reinforcing desired behavior in an online classroom.

Enrollment in virtual and blended schools is on the rise—introducing new challenges with student engagement, social–emotional wellness, and behavior management. Help is here with this laminated quick–guide, one of four concise Teacher Survival Guides on Engagement of Students in Virtual Instruction.

With tips and strategies from Tim Knoster and Danielle Empson, this guide demystifies one key to success in virtual learning environments: promoting positive behavior. Teachers will learn about the interrelated components of establishing, teaching, and reinforcing desired behavior in an online classroom. They’ll also get clear, actionable guidance on delivering explicit instruction and reinforcement to help students meet behavioral expectations in a trauma-informed manner.

GET THE COMPLETE SERIES: The four Teacher Survival Guides on Engagement of Students in Virtual Instruction are filled with the ready–to–use guidance K–12 teachers need to boost engagement, student wellbeing, and positive behavior in virtual settings. Packed with bite–sized nuggets of insight—including keys to engagement, teaching tips, proven strategies, and FAQs—these laminated, six–panel guides will help any teacher take immediate action to support their students’ academic, social–emotional, and behavioral success. Learn more about the other quick-guides in the series:

• Building Relationships With Students and Caregivers to Enhance Learning Through Virtual Instruction
• Engaging Students in Virtual Instruction Through Opportunities to Respond
• Addressing Undesired Student Behavior During Virtual Instruction

Authors: Tim P. Knoster Ed.D., Danielle Empson M.Ed.