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E M B R A C I N G V I R T U A L L E A R N I N G 7 Teaching virtually can look very different than in-person programming. When planning for virtual program delivery, it is important to develop a curriculum that is engaging and mimics in-person learning as much as possible in order to keep participants engaged and motivated. COMMON SUCCESSFUL CURRICULUM RESTRUCTURING When lesson planning, it is important to keep in mind the desired learning outcome when designing and structuring interactive activities. Here are some pointers on how you can continue to connect and engage with your young artists in a virtual setting: Project Based Learning Curriculum: This structure of lessons provides participants with the opportunity to engage and learn while focusing on an end goal of producing a product. Continuously Reevaluate and Revamp: Everyone's learning style is different. As facilitators, it is important to receive continuous feedback on lessons from participants and revamp exercises accordingly to meet participant needs. House Lesson Resources: Resources should be accessible to all participants on an online platform such as Canvas or Google Classroom before, during and after sessions. Live Interactive Exercises: These can support the continued engagement of young artists during live online sessions, creating a similar environment as in-person learning and combatting video conferencing fatigue. An example of this type of exercise is to have participants get up and shoot a short video or take a picture around their home. Make sure the facilitator does the same thing. Provide instructions and edit the media pieces live as a group in real time. Utilize Breakout Rooms: This tool is great for group collaboration and creating supportive peer environments.

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