Virtual K-8 Teaching

Nicholas M. Baker

ISBN 10: 1475871104 / ISBN 13: 9781475871104

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, US, 2023

About this Item

Virtual K-8 Teaching: A Handbook for Building Productive Teacher-Student Relationships is a deep dive into the ways in which virtual K-8 teachers build those ever-elusive relationships with virtual students. Virtual K-8 teachers rarely, if ever, see their students in-person and yet are expected to build meaningful and productive relationships with them. The literature on this topic was analyzed and discussed. Eight virtual middle-school teachers were interviewed, as well. These teachers shared stories, tips and tricks. Concerning the building of meaningful and productive teacher-student relationships in virtual settings, the research brought about many common threads, including student engagement, teacher academic and social presence, the nurturing of student sense of belonging, bridging the transactional distance gap and the importance of the student's educational community. Also, emerging throughout was an immediately useful collection of teacher tips and tricks for creating productive, safe spaces that foster success of the K-8 virtual student. Ultimately, teacher-student relationships were found to be crucial in the overall success of the virtual K-8 student.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Virtual K-8 Teaching
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, US
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1475871104
• ISBN 13: 9781475871104
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 15.24W x 0.94H x 22.86D centimeters 15.24 centimeters width by 0.94 centimeters height by 22.86 centimeters depth
• Weight: 240 grams

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Synopsis

Virtual K-8 Teaching: A Handbook for Building Productive Teacher-Student Relationships is a deep dive into the ways in which virtual K-8 teachers build those ever-elusive relationships with virtual students. Virtual K-8 teachers rarely, if ever, see their students in-person and yet are expected to build meaningful and productive relationships with them. The literature on this topic was analyzed and discussed. Eight virtual middle-school teachers were interviewed, as well. These teachers shared stories, tips and tricks.

Concerning the building of meaningful and productive teacher-student relationships in virtual settings, the research brought about many common threads, including student engagement, teacher academic and social presence, the nurturing of student sense of belonging, bridging the transactional distance gap and the importance of the student’s educational community. Also, emerging throughout was an immediately useful collection of teacher tips and tricks for creating productive, safe spaces that foster success of the K-8 virtual student. Ultimately, teacher-student relationships were found to be crucial in the overall success of the virtual K-8 student.

About the Author

Nicholas M. Baker, EdD, is a virtual sixth grade teacher with The California Virtual Academies. He lives in Ventura County, CA with his wife, Marina, and daughter, Violetta.