Week One
Welcome! I am excited to be part of the shared learning journey with you and your child. This Weebly page will serve as the hub of our classroom. While we will be utilizing several digital platforms to optimize this blended online and face-to-face experience, they will all be linked from here for your convenience and simplicity. With any technology there can be a learning curve as well as the expected "glitches." Please be patient with yourself and give yourself permission to seek help when needed. That is what I am here for. |
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Task One: Complete Information Form (Due April 5)
One tool that will be utilized on occasion is Google Forms.
In order to ensure that I have the correct contact information to facilitate effective communication and to help me learn a little about about your child, please complete and submit the form located at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18kjzYe6RD-FVLxpQnGOTMjirxa94kL6s92dqHDLCPlM/viewform
Congratulations! You just completed task one!
Task Two: Join our Class Edmodo site (Due April 6)
Another digital platform that we will be using is Edmodo.
Edmodo is where assignments will be submitted. It will also may be used to disseminate quizzes, announcements and newsletters.
Join our class on Edmodo for free by:
1) Using your web browser to go to https://www.edmodo.com
2) Click on "I am a student"
3) Enter your child's name
4) Enter the group code cvn365
5) Create a username with your child (be sure to record this somewhere)
6) Create a unique yet memorable password with your child. (I recommend recording this somewhere, as well)
7) Click sign-up for free.
Congratulations! You have completed task two and are now a member of our online class! You can customize the page as you like.
I recommend that you and your child "invite parent" so that everyone can stay involved and informed.
You will get an invitation and can sign up as a parent.
Task 3: Create Activity Tracker (Due April 8)
There is so much involved in learning. It takes place almost anywhere at anytime. Your child deserves credit for the activities that they participate in outside of our online environment.
To track these activities we will be using a shareable Google doc.
The Google doc is comprised of three spreadsheets.
The first sheet (tab) will be used to track time your child spends reading (alone or with/to someone)
The second tab will track physical activity. Active bodies support active minds.
The third tab (secret lair tracking) will track other activities. These might include (but are not exclusive to) trips to museums, youth group activities such as Brownies or Cubs, or even nature hikes.
To create your tracker:
1) Click on the following link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16juaBjaK00WuNqIuppcW7uoXhuMHN62ZfJ-DoQgwfig/edit?usp=sharing or click on the button below.
2) Click on "file" and select "make a copy" from the dropdown menu.
3) Rename it your child's last name, your child's first name: Activity Tracker
4) Click on "share"
5) enter my e-mail [email protected] in the identified spot. Select "make an owner"
6) Voila! You have successfully created your activity tracker.
Your Tracker will be stored on your google drive.
To retrieve your Tracker go to Google and sign in.
In the top right corner click on the square with 9 dots.
Click on the tri-coloured triangle resembling the recycling icon.
It should be there!
One tool that will be utilized on occasion is Google Forms.
In order to ensure that I have the correct contact information to facilitate effective communication and to help me learn a little about about your child, please complete and submit the form located at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18kjzYe6RD-FVLxpQnGOTMjirxa94kL6s92dqHDLCPlM/viewform
Congratulations! You just completed task one!
Task Two: Join our Class Edmodo site (Due April 6)
Another digital platform that we will be using is Edmodo.
Edmodo is where assignments will be submitted. It will also may be used to disseminate quizzes, announcements and newsletters.
Join our class on Edmodo for free by:
1) Using your web browser to go to https://www.edmodo.com
2) Click on "I am a student"
3) Enter your child's name
4) Enter the group code cvn365
5) Create a username with your child (be sure to record this somewhere)
6) Create a unique yet memorable password with your child. (I recommend recording this somewhere, as well)
7) Click sign-up for free.
Congratulations! You have completed task two and are now a member of our online class! You can customize the page as you like.
I recommend that you and your child "invite parent" so that everyone can stay involved and informed.
You will get an invitation and can sign up as a parent.
Task 3: Create Activity Tracker (Due April 8)
There is so much involved in learning. It takes place almost anywhere at anytime. Your child deserves credit for the activities that they participate in outside of our online environment.
To track these activities we will be using a shareable Google doc.
The Google doc is comprised of three spreadsheets.
The first sheet (tab) will be used to track time your child spends reading (alone or with/to someone)
The second tab will track physical activity. Active bodies support active minds.
The third tab (secret lair tracking) will track other activities. These might include (but are not exclusive to) trips to museums, youth group activities such as Brownies or Cubs, or even nature hikes.
To create your tracker:
1) Click on the following link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16juaBjaK00WuNqIuppcW7uoXhuMHN62ZfJ-DoQgwfig/edit?usp=sharing or click on the button below.
2) Click on "file" and select "make a copy" from the dropdown menu.
3) Rename it your child's last name, your child's first name: Activity Tracker
4) Click on "share"
5) enter my e-mail [email protected] in the identified spot. Select "make an owner"
6) Voila! You have successfully created your activity tracker.
Your Tracker will be stored on your google drive.
To retrieve your Tracker go to Google and sign in.
In the top right corner click on the square with 9 dots.
Click on the tri-coloured triangle resembling the recycling icon.
It should be there!
Task 4: Weekly Zoom Check-In (Thursday, April 7 @ 4:00)
Distance learning can sometimes leave one feeling disconnected or isolated. Rest assured that you are not alone. In addition to regular communication through this website, e-mail and Edmodo we will have weekly video conferences using an application called Zoom. It is free and very simple to use.
You should receive an invitation in your e-mail similar to the one below:
Chantelle R is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: April 7 Check-In
Time: Apr 7, 2016 4:00 PM (GMT-7:00) Vancouver
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://zoom.us/j/533536577
Or iPhone one-tap: 16465687788,533536577# or 14157629988,533536577#
Or Telephone:
Dial: +1 646 568 7788 (US Toll) or +1 415 762 9988 (US Toll)
Meeting ID: 533 536 577
International numbers available: https://zoom.us/zoomconference?m=DVnE8XsteMwmz13gH4DRNl9qIaVg0DCa
A few minutes prior to our scheduled meeting
1) Click on the link in the invitation (or copy and paste from above)
2)Follow the prompts to download the app
3) Note that video and audio are automatically on immediately upon logging in. You can manually turn them off if you wish.
4) Once the meeting officially commences you will be asked to introduce yourself.
5) Be prepared to share any challenges you would like support with or successes you experiened over the course of the week. (I love having reasons to celebrate!)
6) The meeting will adjourn at 5:00 p.m.
I look forward to "seeing" you!
Distance learning can sometimes leave one feeling disconnected or isolated. Rest assured that you are not alone. In addition to regular communication through this website, e-mail and Edmodo we will have weekly video conferences using an application called Zoom. It is free and very simple to use.
You should receive an invitation in your e-mail similar to the one below:
Chantelle R is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: April 7 Check-In
Time: Apr 7, 2016 4:00 PM (GMT-7:00) Vancouver
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://zoom.us/j/533536577
Or iPhone one-tap: 16465687788,533536577# or 14157629988,533536577#
Or Telephone:
Dial: +1 646 568 7788 (US Toll) or +1 415 762 9988 (US Toll)
Meeting ID: 533 536 577
International numbers available: https://zoom.us/zoomconference?m=DVnE8XsteMwmz13gH4DRNl9qIaVg0DCa
A few minutes prior to our scheduled meeting
1) Click on the link in the invitation (or copy and paste from above)
2)Follow the prompts to download the app
3) Note that video and audio are automatically on immediately upon logging in. You can manually turn them off if you wish.
4) Once the meeting officially commences you will be asked to introduce yourself.
5) Be prepared to share any challenges you would like support with or successes you experiened over the course of the week. (I love having reasons to celebrate!)
6) The meeting will adjourn at 5:00 p.m.
I look forward to "seeing" you!