Virtual Tutor Training

WELCOME TO VIRTUAL TUTOR TRAINING!

In order to participate fully in training on Zoom, you will need to be familiar with the following:

If you are not familiar with Zoom, you can:

Watch this brief how-to video.
Consider making a tech appointment with Alison (contact information at the bottom of this page) to work out any bugs ahead of time.

GUIDELINES

In order to get the most out of any virtual workshop, we recommend the following:

Participate! Don't just passively listen! Talk, share, engage in activities, etc.
Mute yourself between activities and discussions to keep our sound quality the best it can be.
Engage — even while muted — by taking notes, typing in the chat box, etc.
Join from a space with limited distractions.
Use the chat box for tech support or to ask an off-topic question.
Connect by computer, if possible, as Zoom behaves differently with other devices.
Give yourself 1-2 hours before each module to complete the prep work.

SCHEDULE

See below for the Zoom link, module descriptions, materials, and information about prep work.

Friday, October 27, 2023

MODULE ONE: "Session Planning & Expectations"
4 pm - 5:30 pm

	PREP WORK
Reflection What have been your past experiences with virtual learning, as a tutor or as a learner? What do you see as the benefits of virtual tutoring? The challenges? Draw a Venn Diagram (click here for an example) of Traditional Tutoring (in-person) vs. Virtual Tutoring (online or over the phone). What do you notice about the differences? The similarities?	Joke What’s the difference between a poorly dressed man on a unicycle and a well-dressed man on a bicycle? Mull this over a bit and bring your answer to the workshop. Don't be sly by asking for help or using the internet!	Tutor Handbook Read through the Washtenaw Literacy Tutor Handbook, which contains policies and information relevant to all tutors in all of our programs. Download here!
	Virtual Tutor Training Coursepack We will cover material in this coursepack in Modules 2 and 3, but you may start reading through it now. Download here!
	Zoom link: Click here

Friday, November 3, 2023

MODULE TWO: "Tutoring Platforms & Tools"
4 pm - 5:30 pm

	PREP WORK
Tutoring Platform Overview Read pages 2-7 of the Virtual Tutoring Coursepack. Consider which platforms your learner(s) may already know and which platforms you would like to try to use.	Zoom Practice Checklist Preview this checklist on page 19 of the Virtual Tutoring Coursepack, as we will use it to guide a practice activity during Module 2. Though you do not need to complete the checklist before we meet again on Zoom, it may help you to choose your topic and photo for the activity ahead of time.	Digital Tool Notesheet Complete pages 20-22 of the Virtual Tutoring Coursepack. Read through the information on the notesheet, practice with the tools, and make notes as instructed. (Light blue text on these pages are links to information and tutorials on these tools.)
	Virtual Tutor Training Coursepack Download here!
	Zoom link: Click here

Friday, November 10, 2023

MODULE THREE: "Tutoring Strategies & Adaptations"
4 pm - 5:30 pm

	PREP WORK
Tutoring Strategy Review Read pages 8-18 of the Virtual Tutoring Coursepack. Choose 4 strategies you would like to try to use.	Strategy Notesheet Complete pages 23-26 of the Virtual Tutoring Coursepack. Take notes on your 4 strategies from the coursepack, and choose an additional 1 graphic organizer and 1 game from the notesheet to make notes as instructed. (Light blue text on these pages are links to information and tutorials on these activities.)	Strategy Demonstration Choose 1 strategy from your notes and prepare to demonstrate it during Module 3. Imagine you are using the strategy for the first time with a learner you already know. Prepare any files, physical materials, or digital tools that you might need.
	Virtual Tutor Training Coursepack Download here!
	Zoom link: Click here

TECH HELP

Zev is available for Tech Support before, between, and after our modules!
You can reach him at either of the following:

Phone: (734) 337 - 3370
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