There are some strategies you can use to keep students engaged and learning: *Let your students know what’s happening and how long you expect the issue to last, that helps manage their expectations and reduces frustration. *Use Alternative Platforms, if your primary platform is down. *Engage students with interactive activities that don’t rely on technology. *Share pre-recorded multimedia content that students can access independently. *Encourage Peer Interaction where students can discuss the material and help each other. *Be Flexible and Adapt your lesson plan as needed. *Use this experience to improve your contingency plans for future disruptions. By staying adaptable, you can turn a tech glitch into an opportunity for creative learning.

To keep students engaged during online class disruptions caused by tech glitches, implement these adaptive strategies. Have backup communication channels Use alternative platforms like email or messaging apps to keep students updated and share lesson materials if the main system fails. Encourage independent or group tasks Assign self-paced activities or group discussions that students can work on while technical issues are resolved. Record lessons for later access Pre-record or save sessions so students can review them at their convenience, ensuring no one falls behind due to technical interruptions.

Glitches can happen when learning is happening in whatever format. For example, worksheets may not be available, worksheets may have the answers accidentally printed on them etc. Therefore, dealing with mishaps is just like how you should react to any glitches in the classroom..... calmly and happily to divert to a long enough filler activity. It′s also important to encourage students to see the value in things going "wrong" in the classroom, especially when you are experimenting with new technology in the classroom. I may something like "this hasn′t quite gone to plan, it′s because I′m trying to do a new activity with you which has the risk of not going quite to plan"

Tech glitches can be frustrating for everyone, but I've found that maintaining student engagement is all about flexibility and quick thinking. It’s also helpful to communicate openly with students about the issue, and it's a good idea to have a known plan in place if the main communication fails, such as a backup chat method or class page if a video call goes down. One of the activities I like to keep in my back pocket is having students do a 123 reflection. Students write down 1 thing they learned, 2 things they found interesting, and 3 questions they have. This encourages critical thinking and allows students to process the material. You can also launch off this to explore deeper and address misconceptions as needed.

Your online class is disrupted by tech glitches: 1) Maintain Open Communication: Quickly address the issue with your students. Let them know you're aware of the problem and working on a solution. This transparency builds trust and keeps them engaged. 2) Utilize Alternative Methods: While tech issues are being resolved, switch to alternative activities like group discussions or breakout sessions. Encourage students to share their thoughts or engage in collaborative tasks to maintain momentum. 3) Incorporate Interactive Elements: Use tools like polls, quizzes, or chat features to keep students actively participating. This not only distracts from the technical difficulties but also ensures that learning continues in an engaging way.