Online Learning Highlights

As we reflect on our third week of Online Learning and begin to think about the transition to the Fourth Marking Period, being intentional that we help our learners and parents understand what is needed to receive "Satisfactory" performance for the week of learning will be crucial. In this time of uncertainty, the more we can do to clear up confusion and to be transparent in our expectations will alleviate uncertainty and unneeded stress.

Parent feedback has been overwhelmingly positive which is a tremendous attribute to the work that you are all doing to help our kids navigate the Online environment. However, anything we can do to make our expectations more clear to learners and families will go a long way. Below are a couple of parent responses from this week's survey that can help us reflect upon our own online classrooms and how we can be more transparent regarding our expectations.

"I am constantly having to check and verify with my kids that they are doing what they should be doing while working. My youngest daughter’s 1st grade teacher gave us a checklist so I know what she needs to accomplish to get a satisfactory for the week. My oldest daughter’s 4th grade teacher hasn’t given us a checklist. I know 4th graders should be more responsible than a 1st grader but I still have to ask if everything has been completed before they think their school day is over. A checklist would help for daily guidance to check off when something is complete."

"It is difficult for parents to know what has been completed and how they are doing. We have not seen anything change for grades since the 12th of March. I feel like directions from some facilitators are very vague so further explaining would be great! I know this is a huge learning curve for everyone! Keep up the communication!"

Administration again wants you to know that we are seeing and hearing wonderful things that are being done by facilitators to connect with kids, offer meaningful learning opportunities, and to keep learning happening during these unprecedented times. This is a true collaborative effort between our teachers, parents and learners. This week let's highlight ways in which facilitators are being transparent with expectations. This may give you some ideas you have never considered and help you reflect on how you can communicate your expectations for learners in the weeks to come.

Clear goal with a line to check them off when completed!

Clear Communication of Expectations!

Clarity of expectations for April 20-24!

Clear and transparent expectations for learners for the week!

Posting a message about the weeks expectations!

"Parents and teachers want the kids to succeed. I would like the teacher to communicate to me if their work is not being submitted. They can also let the kid know that they are falling behind and need to submit work because the student needs to take responsibility. The parent should also be alerted that they are falling behind before it is too late. For some kids work comes easy and for other kids they are challenged. Some kids who fall behind can easily catch up. Student who struggle might not be able to catch up which may make them feel defeated. I need communication when my child is not getting the work done. I am now trying to help my kids with school the best I can and I want to partner with their teachers so success is achieved."