Google Classroom -The primary method to conduct online continuous learning from home is through Google Classroom. Teachers will post assignments on this platform outlining learning expectations. Teachers will focus on the work that is most essential for student progress. Teachers will assign a reasonable workload and encourage students to balance their online work with other needs. Using Google Classroom’s features, teachers can post messages and documents, embed links to content, comment on student work, and much more. Google Classroom also includes features that allow students to submit their work electronically and reply to their teachers and classmates. Each student has an individual Google Classroom account for each class. For questions about accessing Google Classroom, students should contact their teachers directly.

ZOOM - This video conferencing application serves as a secondary method to support online learning. Students will work on their Google Classroom assignments during the week and will check in with their teachers via ZOOM as well. We understand there are occasional circumstances that may prevent a student from participating. If for some reason a student cannot participate in the designated time, we strongly encourage students to communicate with their teacher before or after.

SeeSaw - A platform for student engagement that inspires students of all ages to do their best. Students use creative tools to take pictures, draw, record videos and more to capture learning in a portfolio. Teachers find or create activities to share with students.

Think about setting up a visual schedule to structure the day – Keep it simple, make a list of what’s going to happen and roughly when. Make sure exercise and activity are a part of the daily schedule.

Make sure to factor in movement breaks to burn off energy – Movement helps focus so having breaks every hour or so will be required.

Create an area of the house for school work and keep it distraction free and organized

Stick to a routine and keep it predictable – This links in with using a visual schedule, but even if you don’t use one, keeping things predictable reduces anxiety.

Keep your mindset positive – Remember this is not forever. If we are all doing our part to minimize the impact of this virus, we’ll be back to our normal routine before you know it.

We appreciate that Online Learning is new to everyone: students, teachers, and families. While we cannot replicate the classroom learning experience, we have designed meaningful, targeted weekly learning opportunities for the coming weeks. Classroom teachers and support staff (special education, interventionists) will communicate with you regularly via email. If you have questions, we encourage you to reach out to your child's teacher or building administrator.

It’s very important to remember that while distance learning may appear to be less formal than traditional learning, the expectations are the same. Here are a few tips to help you with your distance learning etiquette.

• Remember when engaging in group discussions to not use all capital letters or too many exclamation points.

• When engaging in dialogue, respect the opinion of others. Politely agree and disagree with others.

• Sarcasm doesn’t translate well. Avoid using sarcasm.

• Understand the tone of your writing. Reading your post out loud will not only help you find errors but will also help you determine if your tone sounds appropriate.

• Continue to use good manners. Using manners such as please and thank you go a long way.

Distance learning is new for many people. You may find that you have a lot of questions or need additional support, but there’s no need to worry or feel stressed because your teachers are with you every step of the way. If you have questions or need help, then reach out to your teacher. We are all in this together and will be successful!