Welcome Week

Here's the one stop shop place to find everything you need to know to complete your first week!

LIVE synchronous advisory

Everyday from 11:45-12:40


Asynchronous learning

Everyday you'll be expected to do some activities on your own. Below you will find each daily activity listed for the week. Read the learning outcome and success criteria and then click the blue button or just click on the video/ link that is embedded on this page.


WORDS to LIVE BY.... our "family"- Our advisory Word Cloud!


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FRIDAY's SUPER important lesson

(Learning Target) Today I will learn...

  1. How to log into Schoology.

  2. How to set up my profile in Schoology.

  3. To find my courses, and to complete an assignment and discussion on Schoology.

(Success Criteria) I will do this by...

  1. Working through the “Schoology Intro” slideshow.

  2. Uploading a picture, and adding my interests and/or activities to my profile.

  3. Finding my Advisor/Advisee Course and completing the assignment and discussion.

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Thursday's Asynchronous Lesson

(Learning Target) Today I will learn...

  1. Tips for a clean and clear video presentation.

  2. How to Screencast on FlipGrid, a video platform.

  3. How to share my presentation with others.

(Success Criteria) I will do this by...

  1. Work through the tips and instructional video on the slideshow.

  2. Screencasting a video using my personal video from Wednesday's assignment.

  3. Sharing my video with my Advisory class on FlipGrid.

Finished Early?

Click below for an optional extension activity! -Virtual Scavenger Hunt

BACKES Advisory About Me-PSDV MS

Wednesday's Asynchronous lesson

(Learning Target) Today I will learn...

  1. How to collaborate effectively with others on a shared Google Slides presentation.

  2. How to create my own work using a template.

(Success Criteria) I will do this by...

  1. Work through the directions and information on the “About Me” Slideshow

  2. Create your own “About Me” slide using your slide number, the template, and the collaborative expectations.

Finished Early? Click below for an optional extension activity!

-More About Me!

Tuesday, 8/25

PSDV- Writing the Perfect Email

(Learning Target) Today I will learn...

  1. How to access my PSD Email Account.

  2. How to format and write a perfect email.

  3. Reasons why I would need to email my teacher

(Success Criteria) I will do this by...

  1. Work through the information and activities on this slide show (includes a link to Google Form).

  2. Log on to your PSD email.

  3. Write your advisory teacher a proper email

Finished Early? Check out the extension activities below- these are not required but are there if you choose to do them.


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A Welcome Video from Me to You

Here's a brief introduction about me as a teacher, my past experience and some of the things we'll be doing in our first week. I'm really looking forward to learning about you and setting up our virtual classroom space!


Step 1:

Schedule a Meeting w/ Your Advisor

Schedule a 1-on-1 meeting this week so I can meet you & your Learning Coach through SignUpGenius. Click the blue button below to sign up!

Time for your one on one meeting?- Use the google meet link on the right! (just two columns to the right!

(Asynchronous)

Step 2:

PSDVirtual Orientation


Complete the PSDVirtual Orientation with your Learning Coach through Google Slides.

Make sure to complete the survey through Google Forms when completed. Click the blue button below to access the slide show.



(Asynchronous)

Step 3 :

Attend Advisory Class

Attend your advisory class during Welcome Week from

TUESDAY- FRIDAY 11:45 AM-12:40 PM

Click the link for the live google meeting each day. Also when it's time for your individual meetings- we'll use the same link!




(Synchronous + Asynchronous)