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Distance Learning: Tools & Tips Community Presentation General Study & Organization Tips These are the topics we will be covering: Organization Time Management Action Planning Monitoring & Evaluating Progress
These are the topics we will be covering:
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Higher
Middle
Lower
HS Credit Classes & Core / Magnet Classes
Health/PE
Elective
High Lower
Sample Weekly Agenda
Math English/ESOL Science History
Health/PE
Elective Elective
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Assignments Meeting Times
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week’s assignments/module. ❏
assignment/document and paste them directly into the sample agenda. ❏
agendas for the Higher, Middle, and Lower priorities, which are already set up. ❏
highlight or write a note indicating any questions or points of confusion.
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your questions and clarify what you need to
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always identify yourself in the subject line of the email. ❏
it in and then cross it off of your list. ❏
portals (everyday or every other day) to see if they've added explanations or new materials.
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calendar or task list.
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assignment.
Times Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri
9:00 - 11:00 Teacher Office Hours ➔ Check Canvas & Google Classroom ➔ Email Teachers or Counselors with Questions ➔ Request Zoom Appointment (if needed) 12:45 - 4:15 Attend Distance Learning Classes 4:30 - 5:00 5:00 - 5:30 5:30 - 6:00 6:00 - 6:30 6:30 - 7:00 7:00 - 7:30 7:30 - 8:00 8:00 - 8:30 8:30 - 9:00 9:00 - 9:30 9:30 - 10:00
Daily Structured Routine
1. Develop your own Daily Schedule. 2. Include: snack / meals; homework time; study breaks; leisure / social time; binder organization (weekly), CANVAS Grade Portal (weekly); extracurricular activities / commitments; chores; bed time; etc. 3. If you sent a routine that you feel you have some control or say in the matter, you will be more vested in it.
Time Task Check!
(Enter the time you want to wake up.) Wake Up! Get up, get dressed, eat breakfast
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(Give yourself an hour to start the day out right!) Do something fun & productive!
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15 minutes Prepare workspace-
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15 minutes Log in, check school email, Google Classrooms, myMCPS Classrooms 15 minutes Create a “To Do” list for the day
10 minutes Figure out if there is anything you need to do at a specific time today- for example, participate in a live lesson with a class, chat with a counselor, complete a chore at home, eat lunch, etc. Based on that- create your daily schedule!
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agenda book. Parents can monitor initial work upon completion—that also adds a measure of accountability from the student’s perspective.
smaller / more manageable parts.
▪ Define the goal: (be specific & realistic) ▪ List the action you will take ▪ Monitor / Evaluate your progress
Define the goal: (be specific & realistic)
▪ (Not specific): Do better in school→ (better than what & how ???) ▪ (Specific): I will turn in all HW assignments this week.
List the action you will take . . .
▪ I will write assignments in my weekly agenda planner ▪ I will check off assignments in the agenda book once I complete it ▪ I will turn in my assignments on (or before Friday), the DUE DATE ▪ I will review my notes before quizzes and tests ▪ I will ask questions if I don’t understand ▪ I will email or request a Zoom appointment with my teacher
get help?
daily schedule or routine?
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your child the best, but who doesn’t love a payoff even if it’s as simple as positive recognition ☺
to keep them vested).
to start, as ‘bad’ habits are to break. Consistency over time is the key to success!
○ Have your child set reminders & alarms
○ Set up a group email with your child, the teachers & the counselor
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○ https://mcpsmd.zoom.us/ ○ Then make sure you login with your MCPS student credentials
○ Select the ‘course’ ○ Then click the blue headings to check announcements, grades, assignments etc. ○ T eachers may have emailed ; so check the 'Inbox' for messages to the MCPS.net account and in Google Classrooms
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eacher Platform by Department
akoma Park Middle School Counseling Department (Mental Health Resources)
Ideas for Self-Care
about the pandemic repeatedly can be upsetting.
○ Take deep breaths, stretch, or mediate ○ Try and eat healthy, well-balanced meals i. Avoid loading up on junk food and refined sugar. ○ Exercise regularly, get plenty of sleep i. Regular physical activity and exercise can help reduce anxiety and improve mood. Find an activity that includes movement, such as dance or exercise apps. Get outside in an area that makes it easy to maintain distance from people ii. Go to bed and get up at the same times each day. Stick close to your typical schedule, even if you're staying at home.
○ Turn ofg electronic devices for some time each day, including 30 minutes before bedtime. Make a conscious efgort to spend less time in front of a screen — television, tablet, computer and phone.
Stress and Coping - CDC Website Mayo Clinic - COVID and your mental health
Getting Started with Mindfulness Headspace Cosmic Kids Yoga
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