Canvas
What is Canvas?
An online learning platform (similar to Google Classroom)
What is the theme for English 12 this year?
Perspective
What's the best way to communicate with Mr. Norman?
By using Remind - App or website
How tall is Mr. Norman?
6' 6"
What information do you need to login to Canvas?
You login using your AD login (student Gmail login)
In what section of Canvas can you find your assignments?
Modules
How do you schedule a 1-on-1 meeting with Mr. Norman?
Send him a message on Remind (or email) letting him know what day and around what time you would like to meet.
Example: "Hi Mr. Norman, I was wondering if we could meet on Tuesday at 1:30, so I can get some extra help with this week's assignment."
What kind of outfit does Mr. Norman's "son" wear?
A koala outfit.
It's his favorite, and he refuses to take it off. So, he just wears it everywhere, even in the bath.
By what route should students login to Canvas?
By first going to Clever.com and logging in through that website
How are the Modules for my class broken down?
By week (not by unit)
Your full name and class period :)
What does Mr. Norman like to drink during class?
Tea or La Croix
True or False
Canvas is where I should look for my Quarter Grades and Progress Reports.
False. Check Infinite Campus for your grades.
If you miss a Google Meet, what should you look for to help you with the assignment that was covered that day?
Written directions and/or a guided video that recaps what you missed.
If you are struggling to keep up with school due to your work schedule and/or other challenges in your life, what can you do?
Contact Mr. Norman and let him know what's going on.
Then, the 2 of you can work out a plan for staying on track with school and/or getting additional help where needed.
What is 1 of Mr. Norman's pet peeves?
- Students who don't thoroughly read the directions for each assignment
- Students who respond to questions with "nothing" or "I don't know" 🤷♂️
- Students who wait until the very last day to turn in work instead of turning in 1 assignment each week 😖
Where can you find links to all the essential information, including: Google Meet link, the current week's activities, and a running list of all the assignments given each Quarter?
On the Home Page to Mr. Norman's Canvas course.
What's the purpose of an English class?
To help you develop critical life skills, including: how to communicate clearly, analyze various texts and media, and express yourself through written and spoken words.
If you have a question about an assignment, what's something you need to make sure you do BEFORE contacting Mr. Norman?
Review all the DIRECTIONS, both the written directions and the guided video directions, to see if I've already answered your question.
What is 1 thing that Mr. Norman likes?
- When students engage with him and with each other and interact during class 😁
- When students ask questions at the end of class to help clarify anything that may have been confusing 🤔
- When students turn in their work each week instead of waiting until the last day possible 👍