Online Learning
What setting should our cameras be on? On or off?
ON!
Why are there some things that should stay in our head?
It can hurt someone's feelings or make them feel uncomfortable.
Who are some different people you talk to? Do you talk to them the same way?
No, we talk to different people about different things.
What does it mean to have a growth mindset?
Name a strategy you can use to calm down if you are feeling frustrated.
Examples: deep breaths, tape measure trick, self control scanner
What's different about learning online on Mondays?
You get to sleep in! There are different and later times for Monday.
Name 3 things that we should say and 3 things we should think.
Examples for "say it": helpful comments, questions, compliments, opinions in a respectful way
Examples for "think it": unnecessary comments, hurtful comments, opinions in a disrespectful way, insults
Why do we talk to different people about different topics?
Because we want to make sure we are talking about things they are interested in or what will make them want to keep talking to you.
What does it mean to have a fixed mindset?
You don't believe in yourself, you don't think you can try hard things, you might give up on something, you don't believe you can grow and change.
Now that we are learning virtually, where can I find help in my other classes?
The section in google classroom called "help in other classes". Go find the teacher you work with DURING that class period.
They may be busy at other times!
Can I use a background on google meet?
Yes! Just choose one. Do not change it throughout the meet.
What does it mean to overshare? How can it make someone feel?
Jack only talks to Sam about sports. Sam doesn't really like sports. How would that make Sam feel?
When someone talks about something you are not interested in, it can make someone upset. It can feel that someone doesn't care about your interests.
You are about to start a new unit in World Studies. It sounds like it will be tough. How can you think about the unit with a growth mindset?
Examples: "this will be tough, but I can do it", "I can try new things", "I will keep trying, even if it's hard."
Oh no! You are in health and don't know how to finish the assignment. You start to feel frustrated.
What can you do?
Calm down and ask for help. You can ask Mr.Lannon or Ms.Sarah, Mrs.Ronan, or Mrs.Muccia.
What is Mrs.Watts new prize this semester?
What does "being too honest" mean? What can you say instead?
Being too honest means that someone shares something that is true to them, but can hurt someone's feelings. Instead of sharing the negative thoughts, you can focus on the positives or choose to not say anything.
Carly and John are talking about their summer vacations in class. Dan wants to join. When would a good time for Dan to join the conversation be?
Dan can join the conversation when there is a break in the conversation or when they finish their story.
Change this statement from a fixed mindset to a GROWTH mindset:
“I just can’t do this.”
Example: "I will keep trying"
Your teacher is moving too fast and you aren't understanding the directions. What can you do?
Example: Raise your hand and politely tell them that this is moving too fast.
When should I do the work posted in our google classroom?
AFTER my teacher gives the direction to start in the google meet or if I miss the google meet.
Is this situation something someone should think or say?:
"I don't like your new shoes."
THINK - it can hurt someone's feelings and it is not necessary to say.
You know that your classmate is interested in animals. What are some conversation starters to talk to your classmate?
Examples: "I heard you like animals. What is your favorite?", "Have you been to the Zoo before?", "have you learned about kangaroos? They are my favorite animal?".
What does the "Power of Yet" mean?
It means that just because you can't do something right now, that doesn't mean you won't be able to do it one day!
What strategy can you use to help yourself? How would you feel after that strategy?
Example: Take a deep breath and respectfully have a discussion about taking turns. Once you calm down, that is a much more positive feeling.