Greetings all:
As we head into our second day, I wanted to clarify a few things that I am getting a lot of questions on. Hopefully this answers some questions we all are having.
First, Google Classroom.
This is where all assignments are being posted. When you log in, make sure you are logging in with your students SCHOOL account (format is first.last@mmalions.org password is FirstSSID#) Then enter the class code.
- for sixth: zzjeejh
- for fifth: q6y4hy4
- for fourth: 3yl44k4
once you are logged in, head up to the “classwork” tab. This will clear out some of the noise that you see when you are looking at the “stream” tab and help organize things for you. In the classwork tab, you will see a variety of folders. You only need to pay attention to three of these folders
- the “daily” tab. This is where all daily lessons are posted. We as a team are putting together one new lesson a day for each grade level. The lesson itself, all supplementary videos, and the follow ups are here. These worksheets have also been given to you in hard copy in your packet.
- The “weekly” tab. This is where all lessons are posted that students are to be working on all week. This includes things like essays that are to be typed up on Utah Compose. The information in this tab has also been given to you in your packet
- The “Ms. Christie” tab. This is where all class specific items are posted. This is where you can find login information for all online applications we are using as well as the IXL assignments and all of that good stuff. This was not provided in your packet as it only deals with online information.
Of course, please know that while Google Classroom is an indispensable tool for us at this time because it allows us to supplement and enhance our lessons, all important resources and print outs have been given to you in your packet. This means your student can continue to work regardless of access to a computer.
Second, the Remind App.
This is a tool I am using to improve my ability to communicate with you. While I am always available through email, I do not always get it as immediately as I need to. My computer does not always notify me that I have received a new email, nor am I sitting at my computer all day. Remind goes straight to my phone and sends me a notification so I can immediately respond. This has been extremely helpful to me as we work out the kinks of the online system. Please, if you have not already, get Remind set up so we can be in communication. They even have a really wonderful app so you too can have it right on your phone and get by the minute updates from me as they become available.
Also, just a reminder if you used Google classroom yesterday. Hopefully the new folders and layout will help everything be clearer. We did have to combine some assignments and move them around. If you don’t see an assignment you did yesterday, that is why. Don’t stress about it. Just start today’s work and go from there. Thank you all for your patience and understanding as we all navigate this new system.