Remote Learning @mineolahs

Remote learning (also called distance learning) requires increased student agency where students will work on their own and at their own pace. Digital technology gives students the ability to continue learning outside of the classroom as well as opportunities to learn from peers, share thoughts, read, watch videos, and interact virtually.  Furthermore, it allows the teacher to take on more of a facilitative role while empowering students through self-paced, self-directed learning. 

Live Meeting Time (Synchronous)​ 
These communication tools afford you the opportunity to host a live "lecture" or hold office hours for your class or groups of students. WebEx and Google Meet also allow you screen sharing ability. Finally... WebEx and Google Meet will afford teachers the ability to record their live meetings to share with their students at a later time.  Please take a look at these tips for "Minding your Manners During Conference Calls" as well as the "Do's and Don'ts of Video Conferencing."

1. Google Meet 
2. FaceTime 
3. WebEx 

Meet

FaceTime

Webex

On Your Own & Guided Learning Time (Asynchronous)
 Asynchronous learning will occupy the majority of learning for students. This will occur through Canvas, our Learning Management System. Students will receive lessons, videos, assignments and learning activities through this platform that will be supplemented with the use of Mathspace and Actively Learn. Additionally, teachers may employ the use of the "tools to increase engagement" listed below.
Canvas - our Learning Management System (LMS) will house and distribute announcements, content, assignments, discussions, and videos.  Watch the video here to learn how to stay organized with remote learning.
​Actively Learn - subject area reading resources with built in supports and progress monitoring tools for teachers
Mathspace - Interactive, standards and topic aligned math work with built in supports

Tools to Increase Engagement
​We are well poised to continue to use the tools that we have become accustomed to that increase student engagement and promote collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical thinking. 
The Google suite of apps (Docs, Sheets, Slides) that are part of our workspace accounts in addition to the apps below are just some of the ways our students will continue to stay connected and engaged in the learning process. All of our students have access to our KidOYO platform as well. Computer science students will have assignments and all others are welcome to contiue working on their digital portfolios and additional learning pathways. Of course, this is not an inclusive list, rather just some of the ways that learning will continue to be meaningful for students. 

Quizizz

Flipgrid

Padlet

Socrative

Pear Deck

Edpuzzle

Gimkit

Quizlet

Self-Care 
Look for regular announcements through Canvas from our guidance and counseling department that will promote physical activity and self care (see video here) while at home. We know how important physical activity and self care is and we don't want you to forget it either. 
​Ask yourself the following questions that address the 5 types of self care (physical, social, mental, spiritual and emotional):
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• Are you getting adequate sleep?
• Is your diet fueling your body well?
• Are you taking charge of your health?
• Are you getting enough exercise? 
• Are you keeping in contact with your family and friends (phone, FaceTime, text)?
• What are you doing to nurture your relationships with friends and family?

• Are you making enough time for activities that mentally stimulate you?
• Are you doing proactive things to help you stay mentally healthy?
• What questions do you ask yourself about your life and experience?
• Are you engaging in spiritual practices that you find fulfilling?
• Do you have healthy ways to process your emotions?
• Do you incorporate activities into your life that help you feel recharged?

Enrichment Resources
Visit over 500 art museums & galleries around the world 
Curb Your Sports Hunger: Top Sports Movies on Netflix Right Now
20 Screen Free Things to do with Your Kids [or yourself] Indoors When School is Closed
Art BINGO (created by Bethany Nugent)
​Visit 12 Famous Museums offering Virtual Tours
​Yoga with Adriene

pParent Letters:
​3/17/20 - Remote Learning Letter to Families
3/20/20 - Update
​3/27/20 - Update
4/4/20 - Update
​4/7/20 - Update
4/9/20 - AP Testing Updates
​4/10/20 - Update
4/17/20 - AP Update #2
​4/17/20 - Update
4/24/20 - Update
4/30/20 -  AP Update #3 (AP Testing Guide / Exam Day Checklist for Students)
 5/2/20 - Update
​5/9/20 - Update
​5/16/20 - Update
5/18/20 - AP Update #4
5/22/20 - Update