Holly McGuigan, PrincipalPier McGrath, AP; Tia Hawkins APGail Barnett, Instructional CoachSarah Talley, Instructional Technology SpecialistSheri Emory, Reading Specialist

Kent Gardens Parent April 28, 2020

Distance Learning Preparation

Distance Learning 3.0

○ BBCU, 24/7, Google Meet○ Weekly Schedule and Learning Focus

for 4th Quarter○ What should be expected of students?○ Questions

Blackboard Collaborate Tools

Chat - Ask questions during presentation

Now we can practice talking!

Let’s see each other!

Leave Class

Use your real name when signing in

Use video when invited to do so

Mute your mic unless called upon

Raise your hand to speak

Put away all distractions

Reduce/eliminate background noise

Be a great part of classroom

community!

Use appropriate and kind language

Virtual Classroom Sample Norms -Blackboard Collaborate Ultra

Digital Citizenship - Expectations

● Students should use same contractual rules as used during school day

● School use only - not for personal use● Students should use their first name or initials(not

other names)● No usage of cell phones during learning● Appropriate responses in message section and when

raising hand● Questions - reach out by email to teacher or

appropriately raising hand during session● Parents should check in - both on cell phones and

on other technology usage

Main Tools for Distance LearningBlackboard Collaborate Ultra ● Tool to allow synchronous (live) learning● Sessions will also be recorded for viewing at a later time● Also used for office hours--student time

Blackboard--also known as FCPS 24/7● Portal for students to access:

• Specialists and their BBCU links, Other teacher information● Links to other tools-Flipgrid, Google Classroom● Content teachers post for student learning

Google Meet● Alternate tool for small groups and other meetings● Invitation to the student - they can ‘knock’ on the door ● Phone in is deactivated as it isn’t confidential● Students can see each other - a plus:)

Access for KG Students

Homeroom/Second Content Block:● BBCU - link sent to students fcpsschools.net

email (should be saved for live sessions) from homeroom and second content block (student must log in)

Specialists - AART, Music, P.E. Art, FLES, etc.● Students access from Blackboard 24/7 - click on

BBCU link

BBCU continued

If you are unable to connect with your bookmarked link, refer back to the email and use the link there.

Have student “star” email or download email and save it to the desktop.

Blackboard 24/7 Google ClassroomParents have a unique Parent View login to access course materials for all courses and content for all linked children enrolled in FCPS.

Student have a unique FCPS network login to access courses they are enrolled.

Weekly Learning Calendars and links to resources.

No feedback or interaction for work completion.

Student have a unique FCPS G Suite (Google) login to access course assignments.

Online completion of some independent work for 2nd - 6th grades. 3rd through 6th were already using Google Classroom in school prior to DL.

Students can complete tasks assigned by the teacher.

Students can manage their own calendar and tasks lists.

Teachers can comment on work to provide feedback.

Students can peer edit and collaborate with others on group tasks.

Learning - Virtually!Moving from student choice activities to more teacher directed experiences.Kent Gardens staff to include…● Virtual, teacher-led morning meetings and virtual lessons/instruction

● Teachers post learning materials to Blackboard to complement virtual sessions

● Specials teachers hold short virtual sessions midday and post learning activities to Blackboard - Other sessions will be recorded.

● Instructional Office Hours to support student learningFCPS Instructional Office Offerings● Printed packets (centrally developed and distributed by mail)

• Parents can access packets electronically on Blackboard 24-7● Video lessons on Channel 21

Academic ExpectationsWe would like all students to participate in weekly learning opportunities as much as possible, understanding this may be difficult at times for families.

Virtual Meetings● Morning/Community Meetings ● Instructional Sessions will be recorded and posted to

Blackboard for students that cannot access the live lesson.

Each grade level has designed activities that are in two categories. These are based on essential standards.We have worked to streamline links for parents and students.

Must Do● Expected Reading, Writing and Math activities to be

completed on a daily/weekly basis.

May Do● Additional activities that will reinforce review and new

concepts taught

Fridays

Students: Independent or collaborative work completed by students. Instructional Staff: Dedicated Planning Time● Check-in time for administrators and other needed staff ● Individual, grade level and content team planning within

school or across division. Time to record, create and post assignments and presentations.

● Learning Calendar for next week planned ahead.

Elementary- no virtual instruction on Fridays

Supporting Students AAP students in 3rd - 6thContent will continue to be differentiated in line with AAP standards of learning.

504s, English Language Learners and Students with Disabilities● Special education case managers, related service providers (for students with IEPs) and

guidance counselors (for students with 504 Plans) will be contacting parents to discuss Temporary Learning Plans and end of year IEPs.

● ESOL teachers will contact parents of all students who are English learners to discuss resources and support

● Services will not look the same as those delivered when we were in school

● Reading specialists and others will be reaching out as well with supports.

Attendance and Grading

Attendance - We want to make sure students are taking part as much as possible. Teachers will reach out to check in if students are not participating. We want to support all students!

Grading - Teachers will provide feedback on student work. No grades will be given for 4th quarter work. Third quarter grades in progress.

Distance Learning

● No substitute for daily in-person instructional

programs

● Will not replicate the normal school day

● If too much - let us know - do what you can!

● We are committed to partnering with our families

and community to make the best possible

learning experiences under our current

circumstances of forced separation.

News and Notes:

● Kindergarten Registration - email Tracy Dean

● Sixth Grade - Virtual Ceremony - Group picture(?), Other Ideas on the table as well!

● PTA Meeting - May 20th @ 7 p.m.

● Virtual Book Fair- ongoing now!

#kgpride #strongertogether #inspire

Time for Questions

Features used to ask questions● Raise Hand● Use Chat Room