What "ready for class" means
- On time
- Prepared mentally and physically - turn on your camera if at all possible - have food/drink with you - use the bathroom BEFORE class
- If you still might need a break or have a connectivity problem - if you can, wait for independent learning portion of the agenda - if you NEED an immediate break, just step away and come back ASAP - email/text me to explain why you can't come back
Where to find pre-work assignments
On the lesson plan, linked on Google Classroom.
This can also be found on the 11th grade website ("Overview")
Also on te BGA website (but you don't need to use this if you can figure out the other 2)
Do I need to wear a face mask outside?
YES!
What the Zoom chat feature should be used for
For academic talk!
- DO: Ask questions about the lesson, provide answers, engage in academic discussions.
- DON'T: Have side conversations or make jokes that distract the class
Where to find post-work assignments
On the lesson plan, linked on Google Classroom.
This can also be found on the 11th grade website ("Overview")
Also on te BGA website (but you don't need to use this if you can figure out the other 2)
Ms. Mandelbaum's average screen time last week
5 hours
Distractions to yourself or others during class
Be you, boo boo, but be mindful!
Ask yourself: am I playing around or am I learning? Am I distracting others by trying to get their attention?
When the thesis paper is due
Friday, May 8 by 11:59pm
How many days we have been in quarantine (including weekends)
Today is day 49
What school-appropriate means
Images, language, and gestures should be the same as you would use with your respected elderly grandmother... or how you should act in regular school.
What comes after Thesis
More details to come next week, but... it will be fun!
What is 1 piece of news you have heard about that is NOT coronavirus-related?
- The election of 2020, probably between Trump and Biden
- Some killer hornets have reached the U.S., so that's great...
- Social media challenges are better than ever
- It is currently Ramadan (Ramadan Mubarak to those who observe!)
Where to find the Zoom link for class
Tips for organization and success
Personalize your individual schedule!
Pay attention to the "assignment release date" and when post-class assignments are due.
Others?
What do Germany, Taiwan, New Zealand, Iceland, Norway, Finland, Denmark all have in common?
They have female leaders and are handling the coronavirus better than other countries in the world.