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True/False: You must always have your camera on during Zoom sessions.
False. It is important to pay attention and participate, but not necessary to have your camera on.
Why is it important to wear a mask?
To protect others and ourselves from transmitting COVID-19.
True/False: When walking through the halls, students must be 5 feet apart.
False! 6!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
True/False: You cannot take self- breaks while on Zoom.
False! You should take a self- break if you are unable to focus in class because you are anxious, frustrated, over- stimulated, or time. You should use a coping strategy to self- regulate and return to the lesson once you are ready to resume learning activities.
Is friendship magic?
Why should you always accept a teacher's invitation to join a breakout room?
Teachers are trying to support your learning and social development, and checking- in with a teacher in a private is sometimes necessary to provide you with important information.
Name 2 places/times at school where you don't need to wear your mask.
While eating, during a mask break in an office, during a mask break outside.
True/False: You can play with students from other classrooms at recess.
True- you just can't play games that violate social distancing rules. (such as basketball)
True/ False: When the teacher asks the class a question, you should shout out your answer.
Name three ways you can be a good friend to your classmates.
Compliment them when they do something great, cheer them on when they need it, give them space when they're having a hard time, listen to them, give them a chance to speak, talk to them about things you know they like.
While someone else is talking on a Zoom call, I should...
Listen silently, respect them, wait until they're done to speak, raise my hand if I want to add on.
True/False: I can bring in a mask with a cool design.
True, as long as it is school appropriate.
When should you wash or sanitize your hands during the day?
Before eating, after eating, when you enter the classroom from somewhere else, and always, always after using the bathroom.
True/ False: It's okay to have the radio or television on in the background during Zoom lessons.
No!!!!!! It creates distractions and prevents people from participating in lessons and learning important academic and life skills.
What is something you can do if you disagree with a classmate?
Respectfully share your opinion, say "let's agree to disagree," give them space, talk about something else, talk to an adult.
When is it acceptable to take a self- break on Zoom?
It is acceptable to take a self- break if you are feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, tired or restless. You should use a coping strategy to self- regulate and return to class as soon as you feel you are able to participate expectedly.
Masks make it harder for us to read each other's facial expressions. To show people that you're listening to them, you can...
Look at them, smile (even though we are wearing masks, we can tell!), nod.
Is it okay to touch another students' Chromebook/school supplies?
Nope!
True/False: You have complete privacy when using your Chromebook.
False! Because your Chromebook is school property, teachers and staff are responsible for monitoring your activity and making sure you use it safely and expectedly.
True/ False: It's okay to have another open window or be on another electronic device (such as a phone).
No!!!!!!! You miss out on too many important learning opportunities, and classmates miss out on your valuable and unique perspective. If you do you will hurt Mr. LaSpina's feelings, and he will cry.
What is it important to be present and actively participating during Zoom lessons?
Your education is preparing you to be an functioning independent adult. You develop your academic skills and abilities by participating in activities and completing assignments. Most interesting, high- paying, satisfying careers require years of education. Your success in school increases the amount of opportunities you have later in life.
Raise your hand and ask for a mask break!
What could you do/say if someone comes too close to you?
"Sorry, you're a little close."
"Excuse me!"
How many times should a teacher have to ask you to do something?
Just once!!!!!!!! Please follow directions the first time.
True/False: I can video chat or message on GoGuardian with teachers and staff when I need help.
True! We are here to support you, and care very much about your success.