Tackle Today's Challenges

with tools and techniques from renowned educator, Ron Clark.

Ron Clark's The Foundations of Exceptional Virtual Teaching is a series of professional development modules that will provide all educators with the tools they need to become extremely effective at online instruction. This energetic, engaging and fast-paced course provides educators with best practices for virtual and hybrid instruction while helping them to increase student engagement, set online expectations, communicate effectively with students and parents, maximize asynchronous learning and evaluate their successes and areas for improvement.
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Course Reviews

5 star rating

Exceptional and extremely helpful

James Cleveland

Ron Clark uses his normal wit, humor and energy to show us all how to use technology, motivate students virtually and balance having students in our class an...

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Ron Clark uses his normal wit, humor and energy to show us all how to use technology, motivate students virtually and balance having students in our class and also online at the same time. Wonderful help for all of our blended teachers! When my admin team and I watched the first section on the basics, we all looked at each other and realized that if our teachers saw nothing else that the modules would be worth it. That alone contained such great information about what each and every one of our teachers should be doing!

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Outstanding Professional Dev.

Crystal Burnett

This course would be an asset to any educator within any school or college. The sections are ideal to discuss within PLCs. We are #strongertogether. It prov...

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This course would be an asset to any educator within any school or college. The sections are ideal to discuss within PLCs. We are #strongertogether. It provides a wealth of possible solutions to the many challenges we have faced during the pandemic. The structure is perfect within each section: videos that add a personal touch, the workbook including best practices along with acronyms to help you remember, the "to do lists" hold you accountable, reflection is always included, and the evaluating success section is priceless. Everything an educator needs to support virtual or hybrid learning is included for a great price! I can't wait to dive in deeper and share with others!

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Asynchronous Learning Genius!

Mary Beth Clampton

I loved this! I already knew I should be doing many of these things, but hearing Mr. Clark point them out and explain their importance really hit home. I am ...

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I loved this! I already knew I should be doing many of these things, but hearing Mr. Clark point them out and explain their importance really hit home. I am going to be a different virtual teacher moving forward. Mr. Clark, thank you for putting the mirror to my face!

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5 star rating

Much Needed!

Marjorie Wilson

This could not have come at a better time! We just found out we will have 40% of our students virtually for the rest of the school year, and the tips and str...

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This could not have come at a better time! We just found out we will have 40% of our students virtually for the rest of the school year, and the tips and strategies contained here will give my staff the tools they need to be successful. I felt a SIGN OF RELIEF to hear Mr. Clark saying the things I have been telling my staff over and over and over. Hearing it from him is going to reaffirm my words and inspire them to get on board. I'm so excited about the impact this is going to have!

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5 star rating

Thank you!

Sharla Milligan

Our situation is unusual in that we have half of our students in person and half virtual. Our teachers have to manage having some students in their class and...

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Our situation is unusual in that we have half of our students in person and half virtual. Our teachers have to manage having some students in their class and some watching remotely. The teachers are depressed and frustrated, and we have been unsure how to help them. This course is going to be a blessing in their lives, and I see this as an answer to prayers. On behalf of our students and our teachers, I say thank you for taking the time to do this! I can see all of the thought that went into it.

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5 star rating

YES!!!!!!!!

Crystal Williams

Oh my goodness. This is exactly what every educator needs in this time of "crisis". The flow is awesome: each video adds that needed personal touch, workboo...

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Oh my goodness. This is exactly what every educator needs in this time of "crisis". The flow is awesome: each video adds that needed personal touch, workbook features with acronyms are wonderful, and love the thought provoking questions and the to do lists. Loved the graphic on parental communication. Very reasonable price too!

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Leading the reform of public education

Karen Binns

WOW! These modules are ON POINT! These modules are more powerful than you can imagine. Ron Clark's perspective as a classroom teacher, as well as ability to...

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WOW! These modules are ON POINT! These modules are more powerful than you can imagine. Ron Clark's perspective as a classroom teacher, as well as ability to engage teachers through professional development (even if itโ€™s virtual) gives him a tremendous opportunity to help students continue being educated across the country. Creating these modules is one of the most generous, compassionate opportunities he can do to give back to students and teachers. These are proof that Ron Clark should be the leader of reforming public education in the United States!

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Psyched to Complete Mr. Clark's Online Module!

Tracey Street

I have had the opportunity to learn from Mr. Clark since "the covid quarantines" came to light and it has been a career, life, and mental state changer for m...

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I have had the opportunity to learn from Mr. Clark since "the covid quarantines" came to light and it has been a career, life, and mental state changer for me! Now to have the opportunity to learn even MORE from him in this online course...well it's just amazing! I hope anyone that is able to interact with Premiere University courses gets as much educational learning, emotionally uplifting, and lifelong strategies for the classroom and beyond as I have!

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5 star rating

Clear, practical and engaging!

Jesica Rivero

The course gives all the necessary tips to improve our virtual teaching. It also explains how important relationships with students and parents are. Ron is ...

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The course gives all the necessary tips to improve our virtual teaching. It also explains how important relationships with students and parents are. Ron is so engaging that I could't stop watching the videos. I also loved that he included PDFs to keep all information at hand. The quizzes helped me check my understanding and go over all the content again. I think every teacher deserves this course to cheer up and continue improving for ourselves and our students. 100% recommend it!

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4 star rating

This PD changed my life!!!

Scott Hilliard

This professional development training truly changed my entire outlook of virtual teaching. It was amazing! I am teaching completely virtually. I teach at an...

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This professional development training truly changed my entire outlook of virtual teaching. It was amazing! I am teaching completely virtually. I teach at an international school on a small island in the beautiful nation of Belize (Central America). This training helped me improve my virtual teaching practices for my diverse student population. I especially liked the modules on increasing engagement, relationships, and building community. Thank you Mr. Clark for your enthusiastic, innovative, and creative approach to teaching and leading.

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5 star rating

Clear and let you know what you were signing up for

Sarah Laptiste

I found the course helpful and there was something everyone could take away to make their teaching better, more engaging, and more manageable. I appreciated...

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I found the course helpful and there was something everyone could take away to make their teaching better, more engaging, and more manageable. I appreciated it.

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Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Section #01: Background Information

  • 2

    Section #02: The BASICS

    • Module #03: Workbook - Getting Started - The BASICS of Being a Successful Online Educator

    • Module #03: Getting Started - The BASICS of Being a Successful Online Educator

    • Quiz: Module #03

    • Module #04: Workbook - Best Practices for Virtual Instruction

    • Module #04: Best Practices for Virtual Instruction

    • Module #04: To Do List - Best Practices for Virtual Instruction

    • Quiz: Module #04

    • Survey #1

  • 3

    Section #03: Building a Community

    • Module #05: Workbook - Increasing Student Engagement

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    • Module #05: Increasing Student Engagement

    • Module #05: To Do List - Increasing Student Engagement

    • Quiz: Module #05

    • Survey #2

    • Module #06: Workbook - Setting Expectations For Student Success

    • Module #06: Setting Expectations For Student Success

    • Module #06: To Do List - Setting Expectations For Student Success

    • Quiz: Module #06

    • Module #07: Workbook - Using Online Resources/Apps/Websites

    • Module #07: Using Online Resources/Apps/Websites

    • Module #07: To Do List - Using Online Resources/Apps/Websites

  • 4

    Section #04: Relationships

    • Module #08: Workbook - Parental Communication

    • Module #08: Parental Communication

    • Module #08: To Do List - Parental Communication

    • Quiz: Module #08

    • Survey #3

    • Module #09: Workbook - Grading Guidelines

    • Module #09: Grading Guidelines

    • Quiz: Module #09

    • Module #10: Workbook - Building Student Relationships Virtually

    • Module #10: Building Student Relationships Virtually

    • Module #10: To Do List - Building Student Relationships Virtually

    • Quiz: Module #10

  • 5

    Section #05: Blended Learning

    • Module #11: Workbook - Maintaining a Hybrid Classroom

    • Module #11: Maintaining a Hybrid Classroom

    • Module #11: To Do List - Maintaining a Hybrid Classroom

    • Quiz: Module #11

    • Survey #4

    • Module #12: Workbook - Maximizing Asynchronous Learning

    • Module #12: Maximizing Asynchronous Learning

    • Quiz: Module #12

  • 6

    Section #06: Using Your Creativity

    • Module #13: Bringing Learning to Life!

    • Module #13: Workbook - Bringing Learning to Life!

  • 7

    Section #07: Reflection

    • Module #14: Evaluating Success

    • Module #14: Workbook - Evaluating Success

    • Module #14: Exit Slip - Evaluating Success

    • Module #14: Evaluation Form - Evaluating Success

    • Quiz: Module #14