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How can I handle cell phones in class so they aren't a distraction?
How can I handle cell phones in class so they aren't a distraction?
Watch "Using Mobile Phones in the Seminary Classroom" for some great tips!
Listen to this podcast episode where Becky and Heather discuss some things to consider: Cell Phone Use in Seminary
How can I find something new to add variety to my lessons?
How can I find something new to add variety to my lessons?
Check out "Ideas for Variety" in the Appendix of the Teacher Manual.
Watch Lesson Gems for Seminary on YouTube. There is one video for each day of the week to jumpstart lesson prep!
Be cautious about online groups (Facebook)--sometimes they do not follow the curriculum, and sometimes the ideas focus more on entertaining students than on utilizing methods that are proven to deepen conversion.
Go to the Small and Simple Matters YouTube channel to get some new ideas.
Why should I turn in my mileage and receipts for reimbursement?
Why should I turn in my mileage and receipts for reimbursement?
Listen to this podcast episode where Becky and Heather discuss some things to consider: Reimbursements for Seminary
For tutorials on how and when to turn in receipts, go to the Heather's Desk tab.
Why is it so important to track attendance?
Why is it so important to track attendance?
Watch this video that connects the administrative task of taking attendance with the ability to minister to students. Administer vs. Minister
The region submits monthly reports that inform decisions by the S&I leadership and Church Board of Education. If teachers do not track attendance in timely way, the reports are not accurate.
Because attendance is one of the requirements for a student to receive credit for seminary, students and parents need to know where a student stands and whether they need to do makeup work. The attendance that is recorded in WISE is visible to parents and students in MySeminary.
Where can I find quick helps on using MySeminary for students and parents?
Where can I find quick helps on using MySeminary for students and parents?
In the Quick Links on the homepage, go to S&I Help Center. Sign in with your Church account to get full access.
How do I find a substitute if I need to miss a day of seminary?
How do I find a substitute if I need to miss a day of seminary?
Do we need to have two adults in class every day?
Do we need to have two adults in class every day?
Watch this video, "Youth Protection," to see how to follow the policy to have two adults present each day.
What lesson should I be teaching each day? What if we only meet four days a week?
What lesson should I be teaching each day? What if we only meet four days a week?
Follow the provided Pacing Guide for a 5-day week.
For a 4-day week, carefully decide which lesson to drop each week and whether some of the most important principles can be worked into other lessons. Never drop an Assess Your Learning lesson.
How can I continue to improve my skills as a gospel teacher?
How can I continue to improve my skills as a gospel teacher?
Watch Lesson Gems videos to learn new resources, strategies, and approaches.
Go to Gospel Library >> Handbooks and Callings >> Seminaries and Institutes
Go to Gospel Library >> Books and Lessons >> Teaching and Learning
Seek feedback from the stake seminary supervisor or coordinator.
Participate in the First Friday Teacher Councils
What should I do if there are lots of winter storms and I don't know whether to cancel class?
What should I do if there are lots of winter storms and I don't know whether to cancel class?
If school is cancelled because of the weather, cancel seminary.
Plan ahead and set up a recurring Zoom meeting using the ward account. Share the link with the students and parents so it is on standby for those days when you need it. If the weather is bad, just cancel in person class and move class to Zoom.
How do I simplify my lesson preparation?
How do I simplify my lesson preparation?
Use the provided slides (there are PowerPoint and Google Slides options) on the Teaching Resources page of SmallandSimpleMatters.com. Links to the specific slide decks are in the video description of Lesson Gems videos.
Watch the Lesson Gem video that goes with the lesson to get fresh ideas.
What can students do for makeup work?
What can students do for makeup work?
Watch this video: Student Make up Work
Go to the Student Makeup Work page on SmallandSimpleMatters.com to find the Student Pacing Guide.
The ideal is to have students do lessons in the student manual. The next best option is to watch or listen to General Conference and take notes. Teachers can work with students to determine makeup work that works for a particular student.
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