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Hear from experts and practitioners who have created highly engaging and effective online learning experiences for students and teachers.

Schools and districts are facing a skyrocketing demand from families for virtual options to replace or supplement the in-person school experience. Get the tools and techniques you need to develop virtual lessons that will lead to successful student outcomes.

Key themes will include:

  • What are key indicators of engagement in a virtual setting?
  • What is the role of synchronous and asynchronous learning in virtual programs?
  • How can schools ensure access to technology?
  • How can you build an effective virtual learning plan?
Speakers
Robin Gonzales
Founder and President, Zia Learning
Robin Gonzales is the founder and President of Zia Learning and is the former Director of Online Learning for Chicago Public Schools and Chair of the iNACOL Standards for Teaching in Online and Blended Learning Classrooms. She developed one of the first blended/hybrid learning programs in the nation in 2001, which served as the basis of blended learning options in schools across Chicago and beyond. Her team is currently working with major districts across the US as consultants and thought partners and most recently developed a new Shared Synchronous Instructional (SSI) model that was used to deliver hybrid remote learning to Cobb County Schools as well as a remote SEL support model for students in multiple states.
Jennifer Kolar-Burden
Founding Member and Former Curriculum Director, Illinois Virtual School
Moderators
Dr. Kim Oppelt
Director of Advocacy and Community, Class
Dr. Kim Oppelt is the director of advocacy and community at Class where she leads education, research, and engagement initiatives. Dr. Oppelt has spent almost 20 years in the field of education and educational technology, including roles in school counseling, training and consulting, product development, marketing, and outreach. She has a strong background in college access and success, with a special emphasis on first-generation college students. Dr. Oppelt obtained a doctorate in education from St. Mary’s University, a master’s in school counseling from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, and a bachelor’s in health education from the University of Minnesota Duluth.

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