Virtual Classroom Ready for School

With the start of the school year fast approaching, teachers in many brick-and-mortar schools are preparing their classrooms for the arrival of students. Preparatory tasks range from counting textbooks to hanging motivational posters on the walls. Teachers who work in an online learning environment can also use this time to get ready for the first day of classes, though they can do so without leaving home.


In school districts that use the IQity Learning Suite, teachers have access to their own virtual classroom, which can be configured to match the look of the physical classroom. School colors and logos can be used. Teachers can personalize their classroom page with pictures or slogans and can prepare a welcome message to students, setting a positive tone for the school year and providing contact information for ongoing communications.


Teachers who like to use motivational messages can send them daily, weekly, or whenever they choose via the closed-circuit message system. I'm attaching a link to some of my favorites, including "Strength of mind is exercise, not rest." (Alexander Pope)


This is also the time to post the class calendar, which enables students to anticipate and plan for project deadlines and upcoming exams.