 Many teachers are suddenly grappling with the need to shift to online instruction due to the COVID-19 crisis. With this shift comes an attitude or fear that the quality of instruction will decline. There is no reason to believe that the instruction will be compromised by moving to a digital model. The power of interactivity has already been proven through the popularity of videogames and social media. The big question is: how do I learn overnight how to make the transition to this interactive medium? If only every teacher could have the advantage of having been educated in instructional design. Unfortunately, what teacher has the time to learn right now while keeping instruction going to complete the school year? As a veteran digital curriculum designer, I have written a practical guide to virtual learning for The 74, a nonprofit news website focusing on education issues in the United States. My article includes some instructional design best practices and my own techniques for creating powerful digital curriculum at the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE). I could share so much more than what I am offering here, but since time is at a premium, I have provided 10 things to know to help get teachers off to a good start. Every teacher in this situation should always be asking this question: How can I keep my students engaged? My hope is that this article will provide some answers. Together, we can create a great online experience for our students! Photo credit: Kubrick, Stanley, photographer. Young girl seated at desk in classroom in Chicago, Illinois. Chicago Illinois, 1949. Photograph. https://www.loc.gov/item/2004671593/
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