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1 = Table of Contents =
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5 [[image:2020March20 Final Major Planning Document for Distance Learning at EIS_html_fdaf65a27a720b3e.png]]
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9 (% id="HIntroductionandAims" %)
10 = Introduction and Aims =
11
12 //The aim of this handbook is to clarify how we will ensure for the effective learning of students during periods of time when the school is unexpectedly closed for an extended period//.
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14 These situations will be challenging for all members of the EIS community. They will also, provide an opportunity to demonstrate how learning can occur in new ways.
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16 The introduction of new technologies during the 21^^st^^ Century will change the way that we live, work and learn. Our students will need to be able to work, design, and problem solve as part of a team. At the same time, they will be expected as adults to be independent, resilient and highly organized life-long learners. Thus, these school closures, while unfortunate, are an opportunity for our students to develop and demonstrate these capacities and character traits.
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18 We must also be mindful of the fact that for younger students in particular, these closures can also create anxiety. Thus, we will aim to ensure that all students feel connected, confident and positive, so that such feelings can be reduced.
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21 |(% style="text-align:center" %)[[image:2020March20 Final Major Planning Document for Distance Learning at EIS_html_2b4534eb0f929853.png||queryString="width=77&height=77" height="77" width="77"]]|(% style="text-align:center" %)[[image:2020March20 Final Major Planning Document for Distance Learning at EIS_html_30c99e5d5e107c66.png||queryString="width=82&height=82" height="82" width="82"]]|(% style="text-align:center" %)[[image:2020March20 Final Major Planning Document for Distance Learning at EIS_html_ce55a92e623c7f26.png||queryString="width=93&height=93" height="93" width="93"]]
22 |(% style="text-align:center" %)**We are principled**|(((
23 (% style="text-align: center;" %)
24 **We are**
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27 **risk-takers**
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29 (% style="text-align: center;" %)
30 **We are**
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32 (% style="text-align: center;" %)
33 **resilient and independent**
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35 |(% style="text-align:center" %)We approach distance learning with integrity, dedication and a high level of academic honesty.|(% style="text-align:center" %)We embrace online learning as a new path to challenge our learning.|(% style="text-align:center" %)We do not give up easily and can organize ourselves to complete tasks according to a schedule.
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38
39 = Credits & Sources =
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41 This document has been created using experiences from a number of schools. We thank them for their willingness to share their insight, and will continue to seek out such rich sources of information as we move forward in our planning. In particular we owe our gratitude to
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43 * American International School, Japan
44 * Council of International Schools
45 * Hong Kong Academy
46 * International School Panama
47 * International Baccalaureate
48 * International Schools Service
49 * International School of Beijing
50 * Lycee Francais International, Ho Chi Minh
51 * North London Collegiate, Korea
52 * Renaissance College Hong Kong
53 * Western Academy Beijing
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56
57 = EIS Digital Systems =
58
59 |(% style="text-align:center" %)**System**|(% style="text-align:center" %)**Phase of School**|(% style="text-align:center" %)**Summary**
60 |(% style="text-align:center" %)[[image:2020March20 Final Major Planning Document for Distance Learning at EIS_html_5c115b611405dc6f.jpg||queryString="width=106&height=112" height="112" width="106"]]|(% style="text-align:center" %)Staff and parents all phases. Students Gr 5 to 12.|(% style="text-align:center" %)All staff and students in Grade 5 to12 have access to @exupery.lv email accounts. Emails can be sent via outlook to staff and via ISAMS to all parents, and students.
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63 [[image:image-20201023184500-2.png||queryString="width=90&height=90" height="90" width="90"]]
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65 (% style="text-align: center;" %)
66 **Toddle**
67 )))|(% style="text-align:center" %)Primary and Preschool|(% style="text-align:center" %)This system will be used by teachers to set lessons or share resources, such as video tutorials with students and parents. 
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70 [[image:2020March20 Final Major Planning Document for Distance Learning at EIS_html_ecc727baf46db07.jpg||queryString="width=130&height=73" height="73" width="130"]]
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72 (% style="text-align: center;" %)
73 **OneDrive**
74 )))|(% style="text-align:center" %)All Teachers|(% style="text-align:center" %)Core online storage platform for teachers and for document creation. Documents can be made accessible to the public. Many classes will use Classdojo and Moodle to provide student the link to access these documents and have them organized.
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77 [[image:2020March20 Final Major Planning Document for Distance Learning at EIS_html_c3ffa31805d51077.png||queryString="width=99&height=81" height="81" width="99"]]
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80 **ZOOM**
81 )))|(% style="text-align:center" %)Primary and Middle school + all parents|(% style="text-align:center" %)Online video conferencing software. ZOOM may be used for online learning, meetings, professional development or other online gatherings (including to receive feedback from parents).
82 |(% style="text-align:center" %)[[image:2020March20 Final Major Planning Document for Distance Learning at EIS_html_b3b21f1efef3484.png||queryString="width=164&height=63" height="63" width="164"]]|(((
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84 Grade
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86 (% style="text-align: center;" %)
87 3 -12
88 )))|(% style="text-align:center" %)Provides learning materials, assessments, and diagnostic information in English, Maths, Science connected with UK National curriculum. Questions are uniquely assigned to students to ensure learning can be personalized and thus efficient.
89 |(% style="text-align:center" %)[[image:2020March20 Final Major Planning Document for Distance Learning at EIS_html_d0286088226a3af9.jpg||queryString="width=150&height=85" height="85" width="150"]]|(((
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91 Grades
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93 (% style="text-align: center;" %)
94 6 – 12
95 )))|(% style="text-align:center" %)Provides science laboratory simulations for students in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
96 |(% style="text-align:center" %)[[image:2020March20 Final Major Planning Document for Distance Learning at EIS_html_7e700acb5f6937ca.png]]|(% style="text-align:center" %)**All phases**|(% style="text-align:center" %)The school Information Administration and information Management system (ISAMS). Used for attendance, behavior reports, academic reports, student portfolios and other important data Teachers and parents have access to specific areas. Also used to organize students and parents into groups so we can send emails to individual groups of parents.
97 |(% style="text-align:center" %)[[image:2020March20 Final Major Planning Document for Distance Learning at EIS_html_28efd8a62f8eee5e.png||queryString="width=140&height=36" height="36" width="140"]]|(% style="text-align:center" %)
98 **Middle School**|(% style="text-align:center" %)This is an open source learning management system which allows teachers to store and set activities for students to complete. Parents are given access as well to view assessments, activities, and details of standards of learning.
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105 = Student and Family Roles and Responsibilities* =
106
107 Adapted with thanks from International School Panama, and American School Japan
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109 |(% colspan="3" %)(((
110 == Student Roles and Responsibilities ==
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113 * Establish daily routines and times for engaging in the learning experiences, by discussing the sharing of technology resources with parents and siblings.
114 * Identify a comfortable, quiet space in your home where you can work effectively and successfully. Limit notifications from technological devices to reduce distraction.
115 * Regularly monitor online platforms (Email, Moodle) to check for announcements and feedback from your teachers. Teachers will typically use just one of these systems
116 * Complete assignments with integrity and academic honesty, doing your best work.
117 * Do your best to meet timelines, commitments, and due dates.
118 * Communicate proactively with your teachers if you cannot meet deadlines or require additional support. We understand that sometimes problems will occur.
119 * Collaborate and support your peers in their learning.
120 * Comply with EIS expectations for online etiquette and our Exupery Expectations.
121 * Proactively seek out and communicate with others as the need arises.
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123 |(% colspan="3" %)(((
124 == Parent/Guardian Roles and Responsibilities ==
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126 (((
127 * Help your child(ren) to establish routines and expectations.
128 * Define the physical space for your child’s study, and for use of technology.
129 * Monitor communications from your children’s teachers.
130 * Check in regularly with your child and ask about their learning. They will appreciate your interest.
131 * Take an active role in helping your children process their learning.
132 * Establish times for quiet and reflection by your children.
133 * Encourage physical activity and/or exercise.
134 * Remain mindful of your child’s stress or worry.
135 * Monitor how much time your child is spending online.
136 * Keep your children social, but set rules around their social media interactions.
137 * Help your children to remove unnecessary notifications to minimize their distraction.
138 * Extention: [[PERMA>>url:https://ppc.sas.upenn.edu/learn-more/perma-theory-well-being-and-perma-workshops]] (Martin Seligman) and a [[GrowthMindset>>url:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_X0mgOOSpLU]] (Carol Dweck).
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141 |(% colspan="2" %)**For questions about**|**Contact***
142 |(% colspan="3" %)*First contact via email. Face-to-face video conferencing available as needed.
143 |A course, assignment, or resource|(% colspan="2" %)Teacher
144 |A technology-related problem or issue|(% colspan="2" %)Teacher or techhelp@exupery.lv
145 |A personal or social-emotional concern|(% colspan="2" %)Homeroom Teacher or Psychologist (Natasha) or SEN (Hayde)
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148
149 = Teacher and Administrator Responsibilities =
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152 == Head of School Roles and Responsibilities ==
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155 * Develop Handbook for school closure with the help and support of colleagues across the school, which should be considered as a ‘working document ‘and subject to change.
156 * Establish an Operations and Brainstorming Team to help review the Handbook and make modifications during the weeks of closure and subsequent to it.
157 * Make connections with other schools to guide the creation of this Handbook, and to learn from best practice in other areas of the world.
158 * Assign with the help of the Deputy Head, Head of Primary, Head of Secondary, and Heads of Pre-school roles and responsibilities of staff and systems for ensuring that no student is struggling with this process.
159 * Communicate with Parents via a Friday ZOOM to ensure that we can continue to make changes to the systems based on parental feedback.
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162 == Deputy Head Roles and Responsibilities ==
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165 * To provide technical leadership and support for teachers and parents related to online platforms.
166 * To lead professional development of teachers in relation to Moodle, Century and other online platforms.
167 * To help communicate with non-teaching staff changes in plans and ways of working.
168 * To learn about other learning platforms and tools, in order to make recommendations to teams and individual teachers.
169 * To make recommendations to the Head of School on all matters related to technology including the introduction of new platforms.
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172 |(((
173 == Teachers Roles and Responsibilities ==
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176 1. Create effective lessons for their students.
177 1. Establishing a positive culture for online learning, and for maintaining effective contact with and between students, as described in this Handbook.
178 1. Ensure they understand the general format of the master plan and schedule included within this Handbook, and take part in sessions to review and revise this plan for subsequent weeks.
179 1. Help troubleshoot student technological problems and academic problems to ensure for effective learning.
180 1. Keep in contact with each and every student, making sure they know how and when to make contact with you.
181 1. Keep parents and Head of Primary or Head of Secondary abreast of any issues.
182 1. Make sure new students are aware of all processes and give them extra support.
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187 (% id="HFAQs" %)
188 = FAQs =
189
190 === Q: Is my child expected to sit in front of their computer all day? ===
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192 (% class="wikigeneratedid" %)
193 A: No. Distance learning will be a blend of face-to-face video, collaborative group work and using online tools, non-technology independent learning and, as much as possible, real-world authentic learning experiences.** **Preschool students are certainly not expected to be in front of a screen for more than a few minutes to connect with their teacher and possibly peers.
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195 === Q: How does EIS’s Data Protection apply during Distance Learning? ===
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197 A: It is essential for students and parents to refrain from publicly posting videos or photographs with students of EIS clearly indicated as this would breach laws on data protection within the EU.
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199 (% id="HQ:WhatdoIdoifmyhomeinternetisnotworking3F" %)
200 === Q: What do I do if my home internet is not working? ===
201
202 A: Please contact your internet service provider.
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204 (% id="HQ:WhatdoIdoifmystudentcannotlogintotheirstudentaccount28s293F" %)
205 === Q: What do I do if my student cannot login to their student account(s)? ===
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207 First, please email your teacher to ensure they are aware of the issue. Next, please email [[techhelp@exupery.lv>>path:mailto:techhelp@exupery.lv]]
208
209 === Q: Can we expect the teacher to provide one-to-one lessons for students? ===
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211 A: Although we will aim to connect with each student, one-to-one lessons are not possible. Teachers in middle school can teach up to 80 students. If each student was offered just 10 minutes daily that works out to over 13 hours online for the teacher. Primary children will not be able to connect nor stay focused online without help. Thus, we will have to find a combination of types of engagement with students to ensure that learning can be effective.
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213 === Q: Will lessons be of normal length? ===
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215 A: No, the lessons will be taught in doubles over a two week timetable. You will know that classroom teachers continuously ‘read’ and react to the needs of students in terms of their engagement, uncertainty, happiness, confusion, etc. This helps teachers to decide on the pace of a lesson with a model of learning developed to ensure connection at the beginning and end of the lesson with asynchronous work in the middle of the lesson. During periods of distance learning this helps maintain a realistic pace of learning.
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217 === Q: What is the purpose of using the specialist software such as Century? ===
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219 A: Students need to be given constant feedback, to know that they have completed a task correctly, and to feel generally quite positive. Students also learn at different rates, and learn best by using different strategies. Century software can be used to provide support, to ensure students are answering questions correctly, and like an online game learning can be assessed quickly, plus they can feel good about their progress. With Century the teacher can see the mistakes on a specific question, and then focus on just those errors to help learning to be as efficient as possible. This Century software also pre-assesses students so that they can start the lesson at the most effective place. The software uses artificial intelligence to help design the pathway. There are other software systems that teachers can also use which are indicated in the appendix. These also can be used by students or parents directly.
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223 == Technology Assistance ==
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225 |(% style="width:297px" %){{mailto address="grpuuryc@rkhcrel.yi"/}}|(% style="width:859px" %)(((
226 Working Hours: **10:00am – 6:00pm**
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228 |(% style="width:297px" %)(((
229 [[**+371 27331999**>>url:https://u10791748.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=jvKobODzES-2FxM04zlZ3dEombltKoW3Ghh95-2FuJhtRV0OL5oiwcI8Xefy3Lbv8-2F8XBhfy_LosTVay1jAHjK-2Bnh-2FjJKLm2e4biH3PvoTdCHmPiNdS25P0I2BPv9CrpfO4jgfeGBhD3-2BLOTlqAzJQdpAd-2BBIuVUrAUdqP7bY-2FET0w8vviMz4kir7cfjXQ08h180pMyQlC-2FYfWxS1aC-2BtabmTTgDibng-2Fi0HQ3HfGlhQd5Giu3-2BC3c7mSDXoU9gU4wlz9jJLX9W-2FLX15D0221TUEiLHVrjgX28iyzMqZgNHmJ1o2-2Bf3bIZZYL05rcJumFGQ-2FVNOjg]]
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231 (SMS, [[WhatsApp>>url:https://u10791748.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=jvKobODzES-2FxM04zlZ3dEombltKoW3Ghh95-2FuJhtRV0OL5oiwcI8Xefy3Lbv8-2F8XuXkc_LosTVay1jAHjK-2Bnh-2FjJKLm2e4biH3PvoTdCHmPiNdS25P0I2BPv9CrpfO4jgfeGBLHpxuWJeu5-2Ft07ULl4rdu-2FOIYF5NCzuXimjTmp-2B8mvlMYlv9JuOpm8Ib3qhuB4JcYAk4k2AJsiMpqMdrZNUCvv5hdKwap1wiiwM6aH1uVboMPIuXQuaQC3khdlYfXHvlelBxYYoSqI27GeeFSDHQjg0vVsVKQ8H-2BZx20UhzXWtQpJiX94ewAl-2FQ9urRE9Ps7]], calls)
232 )))|(% style="width:859px" %)Our technology staff will contact you directly to set up a meeting or help straight away.
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234 [[image:2020March20 Final Major Planning Document for Distance Learning at EIS_html_9a011f8fa53980f4.jpg||queryString="width=90&height=51" height="51" width="90"]]
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236 **AnyDesk** Remote Access
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238 [[macOS>>url:https://u10791748.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=jvKobODzES-2FxM04zlZ3dEuIRYNwW2ID5pt-2BQ1UajD3BGr8N3y5tEU3mxZ6Sg9OhB43OgSVp2EJShPpIPpBheqOSY-2BWVO-2Bu76kD6PREJ-2FUxM-3DS58s_LosTVay1jAHjK-2Bnh-2FjJKLm2e4biH3PvoTdCHmPiNdS25P0I2BPv9CrpfO4jgfeGBtphxHUOXNqjVjley2QbW48F0WEeSsHxEDDlMWfJmGNMjKtzN7qN-2Boct3iqkkyrvIsgNTjM6rKqySruC-2FpZrOEy16MSS0P9k-2B8-2BfqNJKw5k1gXf0IUdNmLePFrudtPKRtub-2FaDixELQXOPfDAUNu6Lv8sKFu8RPAPYi8uRPPVPghp83hqRpAK9WfEgO2TNfpV]] | [[Windows>>url:https://u10791748.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=jvKobODzES-2FxM04zlZ3dEuIRYNwW2ID5pt-2BQ1UajD3AY4VBU9NFDjY-2BfR-2BpGZUt2vUs89VmLHkCuJh2D2VFg7MKaDiVNwLJmaGh5LsGcU-2B8-3D21wZ_LosTVay1jAHjK-2Bnh-2FjJKLm2e4biH3PvoTdCHmPiNdS25P0I2BPv9CrpfO4jgfeGBtphxHUOXNqjVjley2QbW44UIJs1898oQ-2BqtPquvzABr9iHh9hVbrmfYtPoz-2FCWzmGb4KG7n64GaWg9JhcTXQpfEosqbXo-2B2LG7H5wc6pYIkgluU0pgXT2-2FgcYGv1UobKQzZhnlGTQ6f8DbIav5maNHunxN6JEt3KQPl4s6w7Oac7PhVdxlerXZch8yCaW5ka]] | [[Android>>url:https://u10791748.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=jvKobODzES-2FxM04zlZ3dEuIRYNwW2ID5pt-2BQ1UajD3D-2BNySe8sv2xVPqxx7kxZ5GWt0cgxWj-2FfW99h6-2FEvyGsWOcz-2BGKmOJUB-2BgJMe69tWM-3Du9XD_LosTVay1jAHjK-2Bnh-2FjJKLm2e4biH3PvoTdCHmPiNdS25P0I2BPv9CrpfO4jgfeGBtphxHUOXNqjVjley2QbW4w2V-2BgpmenPUTD-2B3fgeNaqUiVorZDcrKSbZ56YzS-2BN1aoE78ZT60U56Bys-2BuNo99bqxj-2Bk-2FRQh0ApANvuEc-2FsMNErBJFlZS56zbNdYtkmdNkog3ha0nqSdpk76kz0L30lZiDue3t-2FnNZWy-2BpQKfdro7Oi7w62vEuFL4kND8svz-2BK]] | [[Linux 64-bit>>url:https://u10791748.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=jvKobODzES-2FxM04zlZ3dEuIRYNwW2ID5pt-2BQ1UajD3BfIOHnaYmtMwUL7W6lCqTuW0NofJU-2FQcJ7E2YG6E2MqYWwoYaBxeXd4cbAuEJzXDk-3DKjTw_LosTVay1jAHjK-2Bnh-2FjJKLm2e4biH3PvoTdCHmPiNdS25P0I2BPv9CrpfO4jgfeGBtphxHUOXNqjVjley2QbW4728Z8Tb-2Bad1kJt4wzU1w8XD812Bg7lROokNLxBi269KaVu6REG885Ny85iINJrmswRkjlCSIwIliPidbDCnx2KbZ7UAWGgdLaSz7TO-2BxoPWKEjx-2B1kOyif2xuQP4vpUBJX6lzRt5FNRiKsawDhjAvUdhy4KZgB5gzIeAda3EpZo]]
239 )))|(% style="width:859px" %)Parents should download Anydesk software so that we can help you directly by temporarily accessing your computer remotely to help you.
240 |(% style="width:297px" %)(((
241 **Head of School Zoom URL**
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243 [[https:~~/~~/us04web.zoom.us/j/9146778889>>url:https://u10791748.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=jvKobODzES-2FxM04zlZ3dEg7aTAhBsTGAVhNVfIR1wjR-2BtpVbmZX15FP5nfs4QpJghgto_LosTVay1jAHjK-2Bnh-2FjJKLm2e4biH3PvoTdCHmPiNdS25P0I2BPv9CrpfO4jgfeGBtphxHUOXNqjVjley2QbW4-2BKOGFJD2VUbqsjc5F10xXOuHDs5pk2KdIZ7XHaEXZoJadw9UHqAWf-2BCuTXMMs14p0NAQ3RuHNaVMkF1gUa09-2F1pxJFF4jWso4xyvcAellzoohNJE86urP84-2BrE8TmtrhizUZVdcH3S2JhLpFZshEG-2BXZI6MgkQ40NtUVDpFaj8Z]]
244 )))|(% style="width:859px" %)Use this to join a meeting for parents to give feedback if they wish on Fridays (3:30pm). This parent input will be used to inform the next week’s plans.
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247
248 = Student Roles and Responsibilities =
249
250 == COMMUNICATION: BASICS & Platforms (More detail) ==
251
252 **Basic Daily Plans:**
253
254 * Teachers will send lesson plans to students and parents by 9:00am daily.
255
256 * **Preschool:** we will use Email/Toddle for communicating to parents the student’s daily learning engagements and parent interactions.
257
258 * **Primary 1 to 5:** Teachers will use Toddle for communicating their daily learning plans to parent/guardian.
259
260 * **Middle School: **Teachers will use Email/Moodle for communicating their daily learning plans to students and parents. The aim of the teacher will be to be consistent in their approach to communication but as the weeks progress they may use other systems.
261
262 **ZOOM:** Teachers will use **ZOOM** to have two-way conversations with parents OR students (including a group of students or a group of parents).
263
264 * Parents and students should [[__Download ZOOM__>>url:https://zoom.us/download]] on their computers, phones, iPads, etc.
265 * This is Free software.
266 * Teacher will push the link for meetings to parents or student(s), and continue to use the same link for all such meetings.
267 * Specific ‘intervention’ teachers will also use this software to connect with specific students or their parents, if we believe that the student needs extra help.
268
269 **Teams**: Teachers may use Teams in the middle school as all students have an outlook email account. Students can download the app to their phone or desktop, or open a window through their outlook account.
270
271 **Assessment, Extension and Practice (G3 and above)**
272
273 Teachers may use [[__Century.tech__>>url:https://www.century.tech/]] so that Middle School and Primary 3 to 5 students can be assessed according to UK standards. This software adapts to the needs of students using artificial intelligence to decide which questions should be provided. Before each small set of questions, called a ‘nugget’, students are given a quick pre-assessment. Parents will be able to see results of progress. This software can be used for Maths, Science and English.
274
275 **Science Experimentation Simulation (Middle School)**
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277 Teachers may use [[__INQITS __>>url:http://www.inqits.com/product/]]software which provides a way for students to perform virtually a science laboratory online. This software also uses artificial intelligence to help students experiment
278
279 Note: Other platforms may be used, but the teacher should be entirely comfortable with the platform as this could lead to frustration and take away from learning. Students will continue to use these platforms for all daily lessons even after the closure of school ends.
280
281 == COMMUNICATION: General Approach ==
282
283 **Teacher Communicating to Parents or Students;**
284
285 * All Homeroom Teachers will use ZOOM to provide one daily video conference opportunity for up to 20 minutes for **Parents** (Preschool to Grade 2) or **Students** (Grade 3 and above).
286 * This conference may be recorded so that parents or students who were unable to connect can play it back later.
287 * Zoom can also be used to ‘chat’. This will be helpful if problems occur with poor connection speeds or to have more than one way for parents to communicate to the teacher while the conference is taking place.
288 * Care must be taken when recording videos of such conferences involving students and then having such videos shared with people outside our school community. Thus, students/parents must not publish or forward such videos.
289
290 **Parents Communicating with teachers:**
291
292 * Along with questions either in a ZOOM conference or chat as explained above, parents can use email to ask for additional information from teachers; teachers will respond during office hours 8:30 to 4:30.
293 * Parents should use email to communicate with senior staff.
294
295 **Senior Staff Communication with teachers or parents**
296
297 * Email will be used for any daily communicating between staff
298 * ZOOM conference will take place for all parents with the Head of School on Friday at 3:30 – 4:00pm, maximum time 40 min.
299 * The Head of school will use email to send a **newsletter **every Friday. This newsletter will be in English. It will be translated on Monday and sent in Latvian and Russian.
300
301 __BASIC Expectations for Teaching and Learning:__
302
303 * Teachers will not exceed 4 lessons a day for students with an optional ASA for students to engage in at the end of the school day 4:30-5:30pm. Each lesson may be expected to take up to :
304 ** 15min. for students in Preschool
305 ** 30mn. for students in Primary 1 to 3
306 ** 45mn. for students in 4-5.
307 ** 85 min Students in 6-9
308
309 * Teachers will start the day with either a video or a ZOOM conference to start the day. This may be a “Good morning!” video or an instructional video. Video is encouraged as much as possible. These videos should not exceed the length of a mini lesson (i.e. less than half of the lesson length above) and more likely will be even less than that.
310
311 For our youngest students this will be quite a short video for younger children so that they can start the day with a message from their Homeroom teacher. The key idea here is to ensure that the students feel connected. We are social by nature and these young people need to feel connected.
312
313 Depending on the number of students in the family, the students may not be able to be connected at a specified time, so if a teacher does a ZOOM conference, he/she will record the meeting and send the link to all students. For younger children a one way video link sent to the parents of the children is preferred so they can hear from the teacher.
314
315 ----
316
317 = Pre-School Parents =
318
319 Dear Preschool Parents,
320
321 During this period of Distance Learning, your child’s teacher will be communicating regularly with you and your child. They will provide learning opportunities with the following goals:
322
323 1. Helping your child follow their regular routines so routines and transitions remain constant and the return to school for your child is smooth.
324 1. Helping your child to continue their social-emotional growth.
325 1. Expose students to English/French so they can continue using and practicing.
326
327 To provide routines, your child’s teacher will be sending the schedule and suggestions. They will let you know the scheduled online meeting times for your child. Homeroom teachers will also send home their Zoom Links and passwords so your child can join the meeting. It would be truly beneficial if your child was involved in the suggested activities especially during the morning. Some of the activities will also help your child stay connected to their feelings as well as the feelings of others. Read-alouds, poems and songs will help your child with their English/French development.
328
329 In the plan you will receive each day, we have included a Choice Time activity. We are also strongly suggesting that you organize areas in your homes to support other activities and routines.  Suggestions include: 
330
331 1. Dramatic Play: include shoes, hats, ties, socks all sorts of props that allow your child to pretend to be someone or something different and thus explore their experiences.
332 1. Toys and Games: puzzles, board games, cards and bingo games, small building blocks, or anything that offers your child a quiet activity time.
333 1. Block Center: have boxes, wooden blocks, foam blocks, plastic containers, materials that help your child build, construct, create and represent their experiences. You can add cars, plastic animals, sticks, rocks anything that they can add to their creations.
334 1. Art Center: with materials for your child to cut, paint, draw, glue and make their own masterpieces. We will look to provide a pack of equipment if the parent wishes to be picked up at school in case there is a need for such materials at home (coloured pencils, scissors, etc.)
335
336 | |Baby |TPS |PS |MS  |GS
337 |Monday |French language |French language 
338 Physical exercises |French language 
339 Physical exercises |French language 
340 Latvian language 
341 Physical exercises |English language 
342 French language 
343 Russian language 
344 Physical exercises
345 |Tuesday |French language 
346 Physical exercises |French language 
347 Physical exercises |French language 
348 Russian language 
349 Physical exercises |French language 
350 English language 
351 Physical exercises |English language 
352 Latvian language 
353 Physical exercises 
354 Art
355 |Wednesday |French language |French language 
356 Physical exercises |French language 
357 English language 
358 Physical exercises |French language 
359 Russian language 
360 Physical exercises 
361 Art |English language 
362 French language 
363 Physical exercises
364 |Thursday |French language |French language 
365 Art |French language 
366 Latvian language |French language 
367 Latvian language 
368 English language |English language 
369 French language 
370 Russian language
371 |Friday |French language 
372 Physical exercises |French language 
373 Physical exercises |French language 
374 Physical exercises 
375 Art |French language 
376 Russian language 
377 Physical exercises |English language 
378 Latvian language 
379 Physical exercises
380
381 During the lesson time, the goal is for your child to focus on an activity, follow through with what their is working on and clean up when the activity is completed, leaving the area as it was.
382
383 * In Preschool, our focus has always been the teacher-parent partnership. We understand that working with your child in a virtual school may assign extra roles to you as a parent, especially if you have more than one child.  
384
385 How can you help your Child?
386
387 1. Each day review the activities with your child.
388
389 1. Designate a place in your home or your child’s room where their can work/play independently on their activities for the day.
390
391 1. Plan the choice areas with your child. Only have a couple of choices for each day. In each choice area also have a number of materials so he/she can manage cleaning up on their own.
392
393 1. As documentation please send, via email, a picture of your child engaged in one of the activities at least three or four times a week.
394
395 1. Contact the preschool team via email [[(% class="wikiinternallink wikiinternallink wikiinternallink wikiinternallink wikiinternallink wikiinternallink wikiinternallink wikiinternallink wikiinternallink wikiinternallink wikiinternallink wikiinternallink wikiinternallink wikiinternallink wikiinternallink wikiinternallink wikiinternallink wikiinternallink" %)__preschool@exupery.lv__>>path:mailto:preschool@exupery.lv]](%%) if you or your child have questions. It will be transferred to the concerned teacher.
396
397 We want our students to develop their independence but we know that they may require your extra support. We truly appreciate your help and partnership in creating the best learning experience for your child. Our teachers are creating lessons that we believe will make the learning experience interesting for your child. 
398
399
400 Regards
401
402 Alain Roland (Director) 
403
404 Nicolas Mathieu (Director) 
405
406 ----
407
408 = Primary =
409
410 (% id="HOurbeliefs" %)
411 == Our beliefs ==
412
413 1. The details below are suggestions only.  Please adjust them based on what your child shows you he or she is capable of through his or her behavior and attention.
414 1. Homeroom teachers will be working online with students from **9AM-11AM,** but children should spread these activities out over an entire day.
415 1. Free play is vital for learning.  Students need time away from technology to run, explore, inquire, and learn what they want.
416 1. The ZOOM conferences will be for all students. Children may need adult support to stay focused and participate. If it is too difficult, your child can view any videos that are posted at a later time.
417
418 == Our General Plan: ==
419
420 1. In the first week, teachers will create a short video per day that are intended as a ‘**welcome**’ to start the day. They will monitor the morale of their class and the workload of the students carefully.
421 1. Homeroom teachers will send work to parents on a daily basis, for students to work on. In this first week teachers will generally set work which reviews or continues a lesson the student should already be familiar with. This can be in the form of a **checklist.**
422 1. The fist welcome videos/conferences will be intended to simply make sure students understand the reason for this novel approach to learning, and can maintain contacts with teachers, and peers.
423 1. Students will be learning how to schedule their time, remain focused for blocks of time, but also realize there is a need for movement and exercise.
424 1. Teachers will track student progress to ensure participation and check-in with students if students are struggling or non-participatory. The aim is to help students and be understanding.
425 1. Students will be expected also to keep a **reflection and process** journal (Text or Voice). Students will explain what they have been doing and then explain what they have learned. This document should be available to the teacher.
426 1. Feedback to students will be given on every assignment, even if it is just a thumbs up. Voice and video feedback is extremely valuable for all young people.
427 1. This first week will be connected to the current PYP units of inquiry.
428 1. Teachers will post to the main learning platform each day one checklist that contains all activities that are expected to be completed each day. Include from the ‘//Choice Board’// **optional activities **or **support lessons** on this checklist.
429 1. During the two-hour slots, students can check-in (Tutor-time) with their homeroom teacher.
430 1. At other times one of our specialist teachers may connect with specific students as assigned by the Homeroom teachers. These teachers will keep the HR teacher informed of any concerns. HR teacher can intervene as well, and will pass on any major concerns to our Head of Primary (Marcelle van Leenen) or our school psychologist (Natasha). Remember to lead with understanding and an open mind.
431
432 As the weeks move along our approach may change.
433
434 (% id="HTechnologyuseinthehome" %)
435 == Technology use in the home ==
436
437 For all of this home learning, students will need either an iPad or computer to access some activities and share feedback. In the event that you are unable to provide your student with a device, please discuss this with your child’s classroom teacher.
438
439 (% id="HDailystructure" %)
440 == Daily structure ==
441
442 Each day students will have suggested timings and resources to guide your child’s work.  In addition, there will be some teacher-developed material that students can or should participate in.  That information will be shared on a teacher-by-teacher basis and may vary by child.
443
444 |(% colspan="7" %)(((
445 (% id="HPreschoolandPrimary" %)
446 == Preschool and Primary ==
447
448 (% id="HSuggestionsforlearningallocations28allinminutes2Coverthecourseofaday29" %)
449 Suggestions for learning allocations (all in minutes, over the course of a day)
450 )))
451 | |//Reading//|//Writing//|//Math//|//Science//|//Mother Tongue//|//Creative Time//
452 |**Kindergarten**|15|15|20|20|15|60 PLAY AND ART
453 |**Grade 1**|15|15|20|20|15|60
454 |**Grade 2**|25|20|25|25|20|60
455 |**Grade 3**|25|20|25|25|20|60
456 |**Grade 4**|30|25|30|30|25|60
457 |**Grade 5**|30|25|30|30|25|60
458
459 |(% colspan="2" %)(((
460 == Sample Schedule Grade 1 ==
461 )))
462 |8:30 to 8:55|ZOOM time with parents/guardians (find resources/quick explanations).
463 |8:55 to 9:00|Morning Meeting or video from teacher to students
464 |9:00 to 9:30|Math/Reading/Writing/English, French/Mother Tongue
465 |9:30 to 10:30|Snack and Play (not online)
466 |10:30 to 11:00|Math/Reading/Writing/English, French/Mother Tongue
467 |11:00 to 11:30|Play Outdoors (not online)
468 |11:30 to 12:00|Creative Time
469 |12:00 to 1:00|Lunch and Active Play (not online)
470 |1:00 to 2:00|Sleep /Rest
471 |2:00 to 2:30|Math/Reading/Writing/English, French/Mother Tongue
472 |2:30 – 3:00|Creative Time
473 |3:00 onwards|Play and Family time (not online)
474 |3:30 to 4:30|Parents ZOOM – Parents can join inconversation and ask about lessons
475 |**Tuesday 9:00 to 9:30**|Mother Tongue
476 |**Thursday 10:30 to 11:00**|Mother Tongue
477
478 |(% colspan="2" %)(((
479 == Sample Schedule for Grade 2 and 3 ==
480 )))
481 |8:30 to 8:55|ZOOM time with parents/guardians find resources and quick explanations).
482 |8:55 to 9:00|Morning Meeting or video from teacher to students
483 |9:00 to 9:30|Math/Reading/Writing/English, French/Mother Tongue
484 |9:30 to 10:30|Snack and Play (not online)
485 |10:30 to 11:00|Math/Reading/Writing/English, French/Mother Tongue
486 |11:00 to 11:30|Play Outdoors (not online)
487 |11:30 to 12:00|Math/Reading/Writing/English, French/Mother Tongue
488 |12:00 to 1:00|Lunch and Active Play (not online)
489 |1:00 to 2:00|Reading and Story Telling
490 |2:00 – 3:00|Creative Time
491 |3:00 onwards|Play and Family time (not online)
492 |3:30 to 4:30|Parents ZOOM – Parents can join in to a conversation and ask about lessons
493 |**Grade 2, Tuesday, Thursday, 11:30 to 12:00**|Mother Tongue
494 |**Grade 3, Monday, Tuesday, Friday, 10:10 to 11:00**|Mother Tongue
495 |(% colspan="2" %)
496 |(% colspan="2" %)(((
497 == Sample Schedule for Grade 4 and 5 ==
498 )))
499 |8:30 to 8:55|ZOOM time with parents/guardians find resources and quick explanations).
500 |8:55 to 9:00|Morning Meeting or video from teacher to students
501 |9:00 to 9:30|Math/Reading/Writing/English, French/Mother Tongue
502 |9:30 to 10:30|Snack and Play (not online)
503 |10:30 to 11:00|Math/Reading/Writing/English, French/Mother Tongue
504 |11:00 to 11:30|Play Outdoors (not online)
505 |11:30 to 12:00|Math/Reading/Writing/English, French/Mother Tongue
506 |12:00 to 1:00|Lunch and Active Play (not online)
507 |1:00 to 2:00|Reading and Story Telling
508 |2:00 to 2:30|Math/Reading/Writing/English, French/Mother Tongue
509 |2:30 – 3:00|Creative Time
510 |3:00 -3:30|Math/Reading/Writing/English, French/Mother Tongue
511 |3:30 onwards|Play and Family time (not online)
512 |3:30 to 4:30|Parents ZOOM – Parents can join in to a conversation and ask about lessons
513 |**Grade 4, Monday, Friday 11:30 to 12:00**|Mother Tongue
514 |**Grade 4, Tuesday, 14:00 to 14:30**|Mother Tongue
515 |**Grade 5, Tuesday, Thursday, 15:00 to 15:30**|Mother Tongue
516 |**Grade 5, Friday, 10:30 to 11:30**|Mother Tongue
517
518 //Note~://
519
520 * //At the end of the first week, we will ask all students to help us create an essential agreement which will clarify what we should expect from all students during these weeks.//
521 * //Teachers will also work together to create their own set of **Essential Agreements** which we will share with both students and parents.//
522 * //To help ensure that students will be excited about going online we will create videos with many of our colleagues reading their favorite children stories, singing, acting, etc.  //
523
524 //Primary and PYP~://
525
526 //In addition to the suggested times in the table above, we will also aim at least for the first two weeks to make some connection with our current PYP Unit Planning.//
527
528 //In PYP Unit Planning~://
529
530 * //Week 5: Making Conclusions//(((
531 |Grade 1|Grade 2|Grade 3|Grade 4|Grade 5
532 |(((
533 How we express ourselves:
534
535 **Imagination is a powerful tool to express ourselves and understand others.**
536 )))|(((
537 How we express ourselves:
538
539
540
541 **Different artistic artforms enable people to communicate unique ideas.**
542 )))|(((
543 How we express ourselves:
544
545
546
547 **We use many forms of communication in the modern world that help us to communicate successfully.**
548 )))|(((
549 How we express ourselves:
550
551
552
553 **Choices of role models reflect the characteristics that societies and individuals value.**
554 )))|(((
555 How we express ourselves:
556
557 **The way we understand stories is shaped by the way they are told.**
558 )))
559 |An inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic.|An inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic.|An inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic.|An inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our|An inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic.
560 |(((
561 * We express ourselves through imagination.
562 * Our imagination helps us consider other perspectives.
563 * Reflection is an important part of imagination.
564 )))|(((
565 * The diverse ways in which people express their uniqueness
566 * The role of art in culture and society
567 )))|(((
568 * The different forms and ways of communication
569 * Successful communication systems
570 * Different uses of communication systems
571 )))|(((
572 * Reasons for valuing role models
573 * Development of gifts, talents and interests
574 * The use of personal strengths for the greater good appreciation of the aesthetic.
575 )))|(((
576 * The elements of a story
577 * Different ways the same story can be told dependent on audience.
578 * How a storyteller’s perspective might change our understanding of the story.
579 )))
580 )))
581 * Week 6: Taking Action
582
583 ----
584
585 = Middle School =
586
587 * The Homeroom teacher will send a quick ‘welcome’ video each morning via Zoom and/or have a **Zoom Conference** at 8:50 in order to check in with students
588 * Students in Grade 9 may engage in more detailed research, as long as an initial template and rubric is given. Quality is more important than quantity.
589 * Subject Teachers will post the learning activities to be completed during the day, to the main learning platform and provide a checklist that students can use during the day to ensure they complete all assigned tasks.
590 * Teams will determine a consistent method for collaboration and include administrators. Teams will collaborate often to ensure a smooth roll out.
591 * Teachers will track student progress to ensure participation and check-in with students if students are struggling or non-participatory. Grace and understanding should always govern decisions.
592 * Feedback to students will be given on every assignment, even if it is just a thumbs up (or red green yellow colour code). Voice and video feedback are extremely valuable to your students when possible.
593 * Teachers will share student submission at the end of each double period with parents.
594 * Zoom sessions should be not more than 20min with any individual student in support of learning.
595 * Please report student concerns to Nigel Schofield. Remember to lead with understanding and an open mind.
596 * Teachers should maintain a healthy work/life balance. Keep lines of communication open between all teachers and with Nigel Schofield. If you are having any difficulty in this new frontier of learning, please ask for assistance.
597
598 == Challenges in Setting Lessons (Middle School): ==
599
600 * Potential technology problems (video streaming can cause slow and broken communication)
601 * The need for a student to receive sufficient support, challenge, and feedback including knowing that the work they have been doing is correct, and is of value from their point of view.
602 * Frustrations if the work set is either too easy or too hard which is why other schools suggest 50% required, 25% extension optional, and 25% scaffolding optional.
603 * Parent perceptions and potential misunderstandings, including translation issues or frustrations as they may not have the time to assist a student.
604 * The need for students to have a varied learning experience using their preferred learning style; some students may find constant onscreen time more difficult in order to remain focused.
605 * The time it will take for teachers to plan, collaborate, and communicate with parents, colleagues and students.
606 * The availability of technology resources within the family during such times, as all in the family are likely to want to be online
607
608 == ==
609
610 ----
611
612 = ONLINE LEARNING =
613
614 **First Connections Teachers with students:**
615
616 === INFORMATION: ===
617
618 Please discuss why they are not in school and answer any questions, remember that **knowledge reduces anxiety. **(Depending on Age of Student)
619
620 * We are away as doing our part to ensure older people do not get sick
621 * Children may want to talk with grandparents once a week at a scheduled time
622 * Maybe teach grandparents how to use some of the technology
623 * Need to be aware of own physical health and remain positive
624 * History teacher can discuss periods in which this has occurred before in the world: Spanish Flu, SARS, MERS, plus other related historical connections
625
626 === HOW TO STAY HEALTHY: ===
627
628 It’s a good idea also to remind them that they can **help us all stay healthy:**
629
630 * Wash hands (but not thousands of times a day)
631 * Get lots of sleep and exercise
632 * Think positively (see below)
633
634 === WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE WEEK AHEAD: ===
635
636 Explain how you will connect with them daily at the same time video or link via zoom depending on age.
637
638 * Explain how the process works by giving the schedule.
639 * How much time? Breaks?
640 * How do they submit work?
641 * What if they have problems?
642 * Every week we will change what we are doing.
643 * Explain how to use software? Zoom? Just via link (older students can download). They may need help older sibling or parent
644 * Younger students the zoom may not be used at all… email a video of your explanation.
645
646 === Positive Mindset ===
647
648 At some point in the first week, try and make sure that students have a positive mindset [[__PERMA__>>url:https://positivepsychology.com/perma-model/]] (Marttin Seligman ) created this acronym in attempt to ensure people begin to think positively.
649
650 * A = Achievement. We need students to feel positive and sense of achievement.
651 * M = Meaning in Life. Maybe by creating help videos, taking with grandparents, teaching grandparents or younger sibling could be encouraged.
652 * R = Positive Relationships. They need time to stay connected with classmates and teachers.
653 * E = Engagement or Flow. We feel positive when we have been working on something for an extended period and get upset when we are constantly interrupted. Thus, it would be a good idea for students to remove the notifications when a message arrives on a phone, email etc. Also, students should assign a specific length of time for their studies.
654 * P = Positive Emotions. There are often things that naturally make us feel great, such as a picture of a baby, walk in the woods, a teddy bear.
655
656 {{id name="o7kaipq6mcyn"/}}
657
658 === General Comments in using Zoom ===
659
660 * ZOOM can be used with many people, but experience suggests that it will difficult to maintain focus if there are more than 2 additional connections unless the time is taken to eliminate background noise, ensure connection is with an appropriate broadband service, and the muting of voices who are not the main speaker. Thus, in short it will take time to get used to this for both teacher and student.
661 * It will take time just for people to get connected, so be prepared to get into the meeting early enough, so you can also troubleshoot problems in advance of the real meeting time.
662 * It is essential to try features in the software so you are comfortable with its use and what may go wrong.
663 * Once you have tried the basic setups, including microphone levels, managing and using links, a week later you might want to try out the whiteboard, recording and other advanced features.
664
665 ----
666
667 (% id="HCULTUREFOREFFECTIVEVIDEOCONFERENCING:" %)
668 = CULTURE FOR EFFECTIVE VIDEO CONFERENCING: =
669
670 == MIDDLE SCHOOL Student Guidelines ==
671
672 === HOW IT WORKS: LOGISTICS ===
673
674 * These instructions detail student guidelines for ZOOM video conferences. Please note, not all class meetings will be recorded. Sessions will be recorded at the discretion of the teacher.
675
676 * Attendance is required for all ZOOM conferences. Despite WIFI issues, you are still responsible for attending classes as you always have. Please ensure that you have backup data in case the WIFI is not working well in your home. Be aware that you may have to troubleshoot problems with ZOOM using a 2nd device. Know passwords, and how to get connected to the documents the teacher is to share with you. Try a different area in your building, such as the lobby area or the social area if your home/room/apartment is not receiving a signal.
677 * Students may not attend in pajamas, keeping in mind that this video may be recorded.
678
679 * Online classes may be recorded using ZOOM and its RECORD feature. This clips will be available for re-viewing at a later date.
680
681 * Check your equipment BEFORE to ensure that you have a headset/earphones/microphone/video capacity that works. A headset is preferable. Use the chat if something isn’t working with audio/video.
682
683 === ROUTINES: HOW TO CREATE THE RIGHT CULTURE ===
684
685 * Since WIFI takes time to sort out, you are expected to attempt log-in as quietly and effectively as possible and to BE PUNCTUAL.
686
687 * When you log on, immediately MUTE your microphone. TURN ON YOUR VIDEO so the teacher can see that you are logged in at all times. You may only turn off your video feature if you are struggling to connect with your current wi-fi. Once everyone is logged on, we will do a quick audio/video test to make sure everyone is working as attendance is taken.
688
689 * Become well-versed on how to mute/unmute your microphone. The teacher can mute it for you, but you also need to ONLY unmute it in order to respond when you are called upon. Otherwise, the class will be very distracting and frustrating to follow.
690
691 * Practice ACTIVE LISTENING during your session. When you are done speaking, re-mute your microphone. This is especially important during interactive moments of the class.
692
693 * Occasionally students may be placed in small groups via **“Break-Out Rooms.”** Students must treat this as productively as possible. Students may be occasionally asked to share their computer screen. When you leave for a break-out room, you will be prompted to enable your microphone. When you return to the classroom, you will also need to enable the microphone. Avoid “listen only” and be sure to click on all of the microphone prompts. Remember to mute your microphone when you enter into the whole classroom again.
694
695 * The chat function may be used for working through issues with audio/video or for letting me know information about coming/going/emergency info that is only related to you. It may also be used for answering class-related questions. Random chit-chat in a public forum should not be happening as a general rule.
696 * Throughout the session, the teacher might monitor your progress in the following ways:
697 *
698 ** Asking an open-ended question and having students respond one at a time so that they can ensure you are fully present and participating.
699 ** Asking you to raise your hand if you are ok with directions.
700 ** Asking you to unmute one at a time and respond with “here!”
701 ** Going into breakout rooms and asking how your conversation is progressing.
702 ** Asking you to wave into the camera or give me a “thumbs up”.
703 ** Asking you to show me an emoji that tells me to what extent you are comfortable with the material.
704
705 ----
706
707 = TEACHERS GUIDELINES: ONLINE LEARNING =
708
709 EIS is deeply committed to continue with engaging learning opportunities in the event of a closure. Teachers will design learning activities based on the best practices for online learning. Below are a few strategies teachers will use.
710
711 * Know your students’ technological capabilities and what support is available to them.
712 * Designate an online learning hub (ZOOM, ONEDRIVE, MOODLE, TEAMS, etc.) and **be consistent**.
713 * Communicate often, clearly, and consistently with both students and parents.
714 * If possible, gather students for synchronous meetings.
715 * Consciously curate content to be shared with students.
716 * Encourage students to work together using online tools or OneDrive so they can work on assignments together.
717 * Be intentional and explicit about times, due dates and lesson pacing.
718 * Ask for feedback from students and parents.
719 * Connect with your fellow teachers and share what is working.
720 * Use only tools you are comfortable with, but as weeks go by you can experiment with new tools (see appendix for suggestions).
721
722 ----
723
724 = APPENDICES =
725
726 == Preschool MS Section daily tasks of home learning ==
727
728 Dear preschool students and parents,
729
730 The following plan is a guideline for your child. Our approach is focusing on process, rather than demanding perfect results and products. We will provide different tasks every day so your child won’t miss any lessons during this exceptional period of time.
731
732 This week we will continue to explore the story of James and the Giant Peach in our workbooks. The main topic is insects, and the subtopic is days of the week.
733
734 |(% style="width:68px" %) |(% style="width:1088px" %)Wednesday 4 March 4, 2020 **Main topic:** Insects **Subtopic:** Days of the week
735 |(% style="width:68px" %)Part 1|(% style="width:1088px" %)(((
736 **Literacy**
737
738 Today we will start a new topic in our book about Insects. The following insects are the main characters in the story of James and the Giant Peach. They are friends of James. Look at the picture, you will find six insects. In the picture you will see real life insects on the right side, and on the left side you will see illustrated insects from the story. Can you find the matching pair of each insect? Connect them with a pencil.
739
740 Please find the page attached and click on the following link to see a short video about the task! You can repeat and practice the names of insects. [[__https:~~/~~/www.youtube.com/watch?v=3J2IB5BY34w__>>url:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3J2IB5BY34w]]
741 )))
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743 **Insect Mathematics**
744
745 Your task is to solve the addition. How many legs do the selected pairs of insects have added together? You can use Lego pieces, toothpicks or pencils as help to count the legs.
746
747 Please find the page attached!
748 )))
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750 **Crafts**
751
752 What kind of insects live in Latvia? You can choose one or more insect(s) and try to make it/them from playdough. You can use anything you have on hand at home, combining with playdough that we have provided. We encourage you to take a photo of your insect! We look forward to seeing your little creature.
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754 |(% style="width:68px" %)Part 4|(% style="width:1088px" %)**Song- **Itsy Bitsy Spider Try to sing the song about a small spider who is very eager to climb up the water spout. Feel free to record your child singing the song. Please find the song below: [[__https:~~/~~/www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_lCi8U49mY__>>url:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_lCi8U49mY]]
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761 == OTHER Tech Tools ==
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763 Adapted from "15 Strategies for Online Learning When School is Closed | GOA." 6 Feb. 2020, [[https:~~/~~/globalonlineacademy.org/insights/articles/15-strategies-for-online-learning-when-school-is-closed>>url:https://globalonlineacademy.org/insights/articles/15-strategies-for-online-learning-when-school-is-closed]]. Accessed 16 Mar. 2020.
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765 Below is a sample list of online tools that teachers may use to facilitate productive and engaging online learning activities. If you need support, please reach out to your teacher or divisional technology coach.
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767 |[[image:2020March20 Final Major Planning Document for Distance Learning at EIS_html_26e660b6a128f6a.png||queryString="width=125&height=123" height="123" width="125"]]|Flipgrid is a social learning platform that allows educators to ask a question, then the students respond in a video. Students are then able to respond to one another, creating a “web” of discussion.
768 |[[image:2020March20 Final Major Planning Document for Distance Learning at EIS_html_6238d69fdb6e775b.jpg||queryString="width=123&height=123" height="123" width="123"]]|EDpuzzle is an incredible-easy-to-use video platform that helps teachers save time, boost classroom engagement and improve student learning through video lessons.
769 |[[image:2020March20 Final Major Planning Document for Distance Learning at EIS_html_d56a65acd1c8793.png||queryString="width=117&height=117" height="117" width="117"]]|Adobe Spark is an online and mobile design app. Easily create stunning social graphics, short videos, and web pages
770 |[[image:2020March20 Final Major Planning Document for Distance Learning at EIS_html_6fc556f9fd65ebf5.png||queryString="width=126&height=126" height="126" width="126"]]|Padlet is an application to create an online bulletin board that you can use to display information for any topic. Easily create an account and build a new board. You can add images, links, videos, and more.
771 |[[image:2020March20 Final Major Planning Document for Distance Learning at EIS_html_191b1c01339772be.png||queryString="width=121&height=121" height="121" width="121"]]|A design tool to engage, collaborate and promote creativity in the classroom.
772 |[[image:2020March20 Final Major Planning Document for Distance Learning at EIS_html_a7d8f1905d64cca6.png||queryString="width=136&height=136" height="136" width="136"]]|Screencastify is the #1 free screen recorder for Chrome. No download required. Record, edit and share videos in seconds.
773 |[[image:2020March20 Final Major Planning Document for Distance Learning at EIS_html_f6f2ad3d57db242d.png||queryString="width=102&height=54" height="54" width="102"]]|5-minute classroom mathematics games for Primary students. Free. This allows a student to compete against students from around the world. Designed to be fun.
774 |[[image:2020March20 Final Major Planning Document for Distance Learning at EIS_html_262cc02708b9b07a.png||queryString="width=91&height=68" height="68" width="91"]]|Free account access for learning, English, French, Russian and Spanish.
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776 == Tips from Other Schools ==
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778 [[__If I Had it to do Over Again/Things I Wish I Knew About Going Online Quickly__>>url:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AZYaeXp9aWebmC8Qmb4dzUQuQMfTAatZqAmYbNLbgew/edit?usp=sharing]] (Crowdsourced advice and tips from overseas teachers affected)
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780 == Essential Agreement Example for a primary class ==
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784 == Teacher Learning Resources ==
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788 1. [[Viewable Sample Plans, Lessons and Resources for Teachers>>url:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12gns-hQCecyTGtthfqgPagYascRfBqPx]]
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791 )))|[[**GoogleDoc**>>url:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12gns-hQCecyTGtthfqgPagYascRfBqPx]]
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795 1. [[Extra resources that teachers wish to share with their colleagues>>url:https://docs.google.com/document/d/12t89kL6ujjgJH0aEvjZFHqNcyDQ-WNWOfRsS8SiWNmo/edit?usp=sharing]]
796 )))|[[**GoogleDoc**>>url:https://docs.google.com/document/d/12t89kL6ujjgJH0aEvjZFHqNcyDQ-WNWOfRsS8SiWNmo/edit?usp=sharing]]
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802 = Closure Levels =
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808 **Low/Green:** Normal operation, school is open. If flu-like symptoms occur, students must stay at home. All staff and faculty must wear IDs at all times. Screening by health staff. Field trips within Riga will carry on. ASA to continue.
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812 **Medium/Yellow:** Normal operation, school is open. Students must be kept at home if flu symptoms occur or if they have had contact with someone with flu symptoms. Regular school program in parallel with implementation of Distance Learning options. ASA continues. All special events and community gatherings cancelled. All new field trips and international trips suspended.
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816 **High/Red:** School facility closed for an indeterminate period of time. Full implementation of Distance Learning protocol for students and faculty. All ASA, field trips, international trips and community events cancelled. Full campus disinfecting procedures implemented before school resumes.