Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Virtual Learning & Inappropriate Behavior The teacher is required to teach both in-person students and virtual students at the same time. Students online are required to keep their mic OFF (unless asking a question or responding to a question) and cameras OFF at all times. One Virtual student decided to keep their Mic ON while going to the bathroom. Disrupting the class with the noises of them using the bathroom. They also decided to say "Sorry, you have to hear me pee, I couldn't hold it anymore". The following week the student used offensive language to answer a question. Both times the teacher kicked the student out of the virtual classroom. Was this the right solution? How does a teacher handle these new behavior issues that come with virtual learning? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) I personally do not think this is the best solution to the issue, as kicking the student out is likely giving them the negative attention they seem to be seeking. In the case that the student is acting out in order to be kicked out, the teacher is further reinforcing these behavior issues. However, it is important to publicly address them so that other students know that the teacher is serious about not tolerating them. With that being said, I would first mute the individual student immediately, speak with the entire class about virtual expectations and netiquette next, and then later speak with the student individually about the incident. That way, all students get a refresher while this individual student does not get any negative nor positive attention. If none of this is effective, I would speak to the parent or guardian about the behavior.