Senior School Student Guide

On this page you will find information about:

what each lesson will look like?
instructions on what you should aim to achieve each day

~ lean into your learning dispositions each day ~

What will each lesson look like?

Your off-campus learning will take form as a combination of synchronous (live, at the same time) and asynchronous (individual, not live, at a different time) activity.

START: 5-10 min Check-in - Most lessons will begin with a synchronous greeting, discussion, Zoom, or similar activity where you will be engaging with your teacher and peers in a learning task.

MIDDLE: 20 min Activity - Parts of your lesson will include asynchronous activities. These may be in the form of an individual writing activity, or viewing a video, or an activity where you need to put the device away and do something offline.

END: 5 min Check-out / Exit ticket - Concluding part of each of your lesson is a reflection, check-in, and/or exit ticket task. This may be a brief post to a discussion, or an upload of your work in progress (e.g. photograph of the activity you were completing offline).

Lesson Example A (Synchronous mode)

After reading your Monday morning Announcements, you notice that your teacher has asked that the class meets virtually via Zoom (synchronous activity). Follow the instructions to join the Zoom session via the link provided. Make sure to join the correct one - pay attention to Zoom name and/or date.
Teacher will conduct a check-in and take the roll.
Teacher will guide you through the lesson, which may involve a 5-10 min presentation, followed by a breakout session where you work with peers on a question and/or problem, and a return to Zoom throughout the lesson.
You will engage in learning interdependently (relying on your teacher and peers, yet also providing your expertise and support to others as you all learn together). This may involve a discussion post, reading or collaborating in a Google Doc, for example. Pay close attention to the time! There is no teacher to remind you that the 'bell will ring'. The Zoom session may still be running, so leave the volume on so that you can hear any messages from your teacher.
The lesson will conclude in Zoom as you complete an 'Exit Ticket'. Ensure to give yourself a few minutes before the 'bell' to complete the set reflection or Exit Ticket. Your teacher will be on the other side, reading your responses, noticing the Exit Tickets being completed, and saying goodbye on Zoom. This is also one way that the teacher will gauge your engagement in learning during each lesson.

Lesson Example B (Asynchronous mode)

If your first lesson for a particular subject takes place on Thursday (for example), it is expected that you would have checked the Canvas Course Announcement prior to the lesson taking place.
Your teacher will conduct a synchronous check-in and roll call activity, be that a live Zoom call, or a discussion on Canvas. This means that you are connecting with your class at the same time for 10-15 minutes.
The remainder of the lesson for this subject will continue asynchronously (on your own). You will need to persevere, manage distractions such as temptation to go online and just chat to friends; remain absorbed in the task at hand.
Conclusion of the lesson will be done via an Exit Ticket, which is to be submitted to demonstrate your learning during the asynchronous time. This may be a quick 2 minute response.

Don't forget to set notifications such as an alarm, to remind you of the Exit Ticket time, so that you can be ready for your next lesson.

What will I need to do each day?

Be ready to commence learning from home at 8.30 am

create a dedicated workspace at home where you can sit and complete all learning activities. This should not be on beds or lounges.
wear appropriate casual clothing for learning; no eating when undertaking online lessons.
have all you need at hand; laptop and charger, space to write, textbooks, good lighting and stationery.
minimise distractions in the learning environment. Mobile phones should not be used or in the workspace during timetabled lessons.
be online using Canvas and ready to learn by 8.30am.

Follow your timetable

follow your normal timetabled lessons and engage in the learning activities for each of your courses in Canvas.
the daily timetable also includes Pastoral Care lessons, and recess and lunch breaks.

Roll Call

Teachers in Period 1 will ask students to contribute to a discussion and based on these contributions, student’s attendance will be taken and recorded.
The Roll will continue to be taken each period by the Classroom Teacher.
If you are unwell, or absent from any lesson, ask a parent to follow the usual absentee procedure, advising the School via Edumate or email, prior to the commencement of Period 1.

Check Canvas and school emails

check weekly announcements in the subject courses on Canvas and plan your learning activities for the week.
check your School email at the start and finish of the School day.

Be on time and participate actively

complete assignments with integrity and academic honesty, and engage effectively with each learning task.
communicate proactively with your teachers if you cannot meet deadlines or require additional support.
engage with the teachers as appropriate relating to expectations of learning for timetabled lessons.
contribute positively and respectfully to group discussions. Complete reflections and/or exit tickets as required for each lesson. Attend any scheduled live video conference lessons during school time and provide reason(s) if unable to attend.
act on feedback from teachers and work to meet set deadlines, due dates and task completion.
collaborate and support your peers in their learning, as appropriate.

In general

comply with the School’s ICT Responsible use agreement including expectations for online etiquette.
follow all School rules especially in relation to privacy and confidentiality online.

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