Faculty Focus
May 8, 2020
Happy Friday!
As promised, I have changed up the timing for the Weekly Overview. If possible, please make any remaining changes by 7:40 a.m. Monday so that I can run the translations of the overview front page and get it sent out to families by 8:00 a.m. I have seen that many of you got your links in already, which is terrific. We all the need the weekend to rest and recharge!
Continue reading for more information and upcoming events.
Have a great weekend, and to the mothers among us, Happy Mothers Day!
Best,
Lynne
Coming Up Next Week
O'Maley Academic Bowl Part 2
12:00 Friday, May 15th
Stay tuned for info on how to access.
______________________________________________________Lynne's Regular Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00-9:00 a.m. This is a recurring event; bookmark this link for future use: https://meet.google.com/ -srcp-fom
We will convene as a full staff Wednesday at 1:00 p.m.
Please link to the Staff Meet: https://meet.google.com/gsz-xfhv-uyd
PD Ahead
Moby Max
MobyMax has been requested by a number oof O'Maley staff. An intervention tool, MobyMax provides resources across multiple subject areas. Robin Reader has offered to provide an overview workshop on Moby Max. It will not get into the specifics of the content, but will provide a solid overview of navigation and what the app provides. Edited Monday 5/11: Workshop will be held Thursday 5/14 1:00-2:00. Sign up here.
In the meantime, or as an alternative, the following video tutorials are recommended:
They also run several live Webinars weekly. You access them through MobyMax: Help: Webinars: Look at what they are running that week and you can join via the internet or phone.
Form for Future Offerings
I had a few takers on this form this week, and would like to give more of you a chance to respond. As you continue your work with remote learning, and things come up that might be helpful, please make a note and share with me so I can continue to plan for support.
Please respond to this Form with information about your tech training/support needs.
Survey Responses from Students and Families
"I like that everything is easy (at least for me) to access."
"Having video learning...has been amazing...Having different ways of communication with my teachers is the best for me, zoom, and email is all working great. I don't think there is anything to improve."
"I really like that we have a schedule on what do do each day, because that really helps me know exactly what I have to do. I haven't had any problems with remote learning!"
"I really like the videos that are being provided for our new assignments I am understanding a lot. I also like how organized it is all and how I have a certain amount of work to do each day that I am easily able to get done that day."
"I prefer regular school, but this isn't too bad."
There are many more, and of course, some from students who aren't so enamored with the whole remote learning thing. I put it out again this week, and will share more as well as some from parents, in the future.
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Contact Information
Email: lbeattie@gloucesterschools.com
Website: http://omaley.gloucesterschools.com/
Location: 32 Cherry Street, Gloucester, MA, USA
Phone: 978-281-9850
Twitter: @omaleyprincipal