Table of Contents

Introduction: Visions and Decisions in a New Educational Environment

Section I: The New "Classroom"

Chapter One: Building a Learning Community in the Time of Remote Instruction

Chapter Two: Class Discussion and Student Collaboration in a New Era

Section II: The Potential of Remote ELA Instruction

Chapter Three: A New Format of Writing and Grammar Instruction

Chapter Four: Literature Instruction in the Remote Environment

Chapter Five: Culturally Relevant and Sustaining Teaching and Learning in Remote Contexts

Chapter Six: The Role of Inquiry in Remote Teaching and Learning

Chapter Seven: Assessing Student Learning

Section III: Teacher Roles in a New World

Chapter Eight: Strategies for Communication with Students and Caregivers

Chapter Nine: Reflecting on Technology

Chapter Ten: Taking Care of Yourself

Section IV: Resources

Chapter Eleven: Key Takeaway Ideas

References

Section V: Appendices

Appendix A Forms, Templates, and Graphic Organizers

Appendix B A Guide for Book Studies

About the Author

Sean Ruday is Associate Professor of English education at Longwood University and a former classroom teacher. He frequently writes and presents on innovative ways to improve students' literacy learning. You can follow him on Twitter @SeanRuday and visit his website at www.seanruday.weebly.com.

Jennifer Cassidy is an eighth-grade English teacher and English department chair for Chesapeake Public Schools, Virginia. You can follow her on Twitter @Jenn_Cassidy_.